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HS&E WAH practice question: Roof work and fragile surfaces (5 of 6) E. Specialist: Specialist work at height A free question from our original HS&E WAH practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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Work has to be done near fragile roof sheets.
Which control measures does HSE list?
Choose one answer.
A A. Walking on the sheets in soft shoesB B. Working only when the sheets are dryC C. Kneeling on the sheets to spread your weightD D. Staging, guard rails, fall restraint, fall arrest and netsShow the answer and explanation Answer: D
A. Wrong: Wrong. Soft shoes don't stop sheets breaking.B. Wrong: Wrong. Fragile sheets break wet or dry.C. Wrong: Wrong. Fragile sheets can still break.D. Right: Right. HSE lists a combination of staging, guard rails, fall restraint, fall arrest and safety nets slung beneath and close to the roof.Explanation Near fragile surfaces, use staging, guard rails, restraint, arrest or nets close beneath the roof.
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