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There is a fragile roof next to where people will be working.

What must be fixed on the approach to it?

Choose one answer.

A. A first aid kit
B. A smoking shelter
C. Warning notices
D. Nothing, if workers have been told

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Answer: C

A. Wrong: Wrong. Warning notices are required.
B. Wrong: Wrong. That is not a safety measure for fragile roofs.
C. Right: Right. HSE says warning notices must be fixed on the approach to any fragile surface.
D. Wrong: Wrong. Warning notices must be fixed.

Explanation

Fix warning notices on the approach to any fragile surface.

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