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A contractor wants to use its own compression and decompression procedures.

What do the regulations say?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Any procedure is fine if it is written down
  2. B. The miners can agree their own times
  3. C. No procedure is needed for short shifts
  4. D. The procedures need HSE approval
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. The procedures need HSE approval.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Procedures are approved, not agreed on the day.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Every compression and decompression follows the procedures.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE lists compression and decompression procedures, including HSE approval of procedures, among the regulations' duties.

Explanation

Compression and decompression procedures need HSE approval.

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