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E. Specialist: Supervisory A free question from our original HS&E SUP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You are supervising work where dust controls have been put in place.

What should you check?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only that the controls were bought
  2. B. Nothing, once the risk assessment is written
  3. C. Only that workers have signed a form
  4. D. That they are used and maintained
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Controls only work if they are used and maintained.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Supervisors check that what was planned is actually happening.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. A signature doesn't show the controls are working.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says supervisors should make sure control measures are up to date and being properly used, maintained and monitored.

Explanation

Supervisors check that controls are being used, maintained and working, and that methods are followed.

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