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HS&E SUP practice question: Incidents and emergencies (3 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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You are responsible for your team in a fire evacuation.

What should happen at the assembly point?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Everyone is accounted for
  2. B. Workers go home once they are outside
  3. C. Workers go back for their tools
  4. D. Only the supervisor needs to be there
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says assembly points should be where people can assemble and be accounted for.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Nobody would know who is still inside.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Never go back in until it is declared safe.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Everyone must be accounted for.

Explanation

In an evacuation, make sure everyone reaches the assembly point and is accounted for.

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