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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 see that a method statement is not being followed on your section of site.

What should you do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Change the method statement to match what they are doing, without checking
  2. B. Stop and find out why, then put it right
  3. C. Ignore it, as long as the work gets done
  4. D. Write it down and mention it next month
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. The change needs assessing first.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says supervisors should observe work and confirm methods are followed, and act on what they find.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. A method that isn't followed may no longer be safe.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Act straight away.

Explanation

If a method isn't being followed, stop the work, find out why and put it right. Review the method if it needs to change.

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