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New, young and lone workers questions for the Supervisory (SUP) specialist test

5 free questions on New, young and lone workers, from section E. Specialist: Supervisory. Every question is original and explains why each option is right or wrong.

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Question 1

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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
Show the answer and explanation

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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Question 2

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One of your team will work alone in a plant room for most of a shift.

What must you do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Check on them only at the end of the week
  2. B. Lock the plant room door for security
  3. C. Keep in touch at agreed times
  4. D. Nothing, as they are experienced
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Contact should be regular, at agreed intervals.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. That would trap them in an emergency.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says you must monitor lone workers and keep in touch with them, with pre-agreed regular contact.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Lone workers must be monitored.

Explanation

Monitor lone workers, keep in regular contact and have a way for them to raise the alarm.

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Question 3

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A lone worker finishes their task in a remote part of the site.

What should your system make sure of?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. That they leave without telling anyone
  2. B. That they lock up and go straight home
  3. C. Nothing, once the task is done
  4. D. That they have got back safely
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. You need to know they are safe.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. You still need to know they have got back safely.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The system must confirm they are safe.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says have a reliable system to make sure a lone worker has returned to base once they have finished their task.

Explanation

Lone working systems should confirm that the worker has returned safely.

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Question 4

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Your site has a lone working check-in system using radios.

What does HSE say about systems like this?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Test them regularly
  2. B. Test them once when bought
  3. C. Only test them after an accident
  4. D. Testing is not needed for radios
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says regularly test monitoring systems and all emergency procedures.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Test them regularly.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Find faults before they are needed.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. All monitoring systems should be tested.

Explanation

Test lone working systems and emergency procedures regularly, and make sure workers understand them.

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Question 5

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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.

  1. A. Only supervise them if they ask
  2. B. Supervise them closely at first
  3. C. Send them alone from day one so they learn quickly
  4. D. They can't ever work alone
Show 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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