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A worker in your gang has developed skin problems after working with cement.

What should happen next?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Move the worker and say nothing
  2. B. Wait to see if others get it too
  3. C. Investigate it and review the controls
  4. D. Nothing, as skin problems are common
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Others may also be at risk.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Act on the first case.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says investigate any cases of ill health, apply the lessons and revisit plans and risk assessments.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Work-related ill health should be investigated.

Explanation

Investigate cases of ill health, learn the lessons and review your controls.

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