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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 planning supervision for your site.

Which workers does HSE say may need more supervision?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Nobody needs more than anyone else
  2. B. Young, new and inexperienced workers
  3. C. Only workers over 60
  4. D. Only workers who complain
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Some workers need more supervision.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE names young people, workers new to the job or inexperienced, and those whose first language is not English.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. HSE names young, new, inexperienced and non-English speaking workers.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Supervision is based on need, not complaints.

Explanation

Young, new, inexperienced and non-English speaking workers may need more supervision.

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