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A permit to work has been issued for hot work on your site.

What does HSE say about the permit?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A permit alone doesn't make a job safe
  2. B. The permit makes the job completely safe
  3. C. Once it is issued, nobody needs to check the work
  4. D. It only matters if HSE visits
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says the issue of a permit does not, by itself, make a job safe.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The precautions on it must actually be carried out.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. A responsible person should check safety at each stage.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Permits are there to control high-risk work.

Explanation

A permit only works if its precautions are carried out and checked.

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