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HS&E SUP practice question: New, young and lone workers (5 of 5) 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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A new starter will need to do some tasks alone later in the job.
What does HSE say about new lone workers?
Choose one answer.
A A. Only supervise them if they askB B. Supervise them closely at firstC C. Send them alone from day one so they learn quicklyD D. They can't ever work aloneShow the answer and explanation Answer: B
A. Wrong: Wrong. Supervision is based on risk and experience.B. Right: Right. HSE says new workers should be closely supervised at first, especially in training, on hazardous tasks or in unfamiliar situations.C. Wrong: Wrong. New workers need close supervision first.D. Wrong: Wrong. Once competent, they may work alone with the right controls.Explanation Supervise new workers closely before they work alone, and base lone working on risk.
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