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You are fitting edge protection for a pitched roof on a terraced house.

Where does HSE say it is needed?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only at the front, facing the street
  2. B. Only at the ridge
  3. C. Nowhere, if workers wear harnesses
  4. D. At the eaves, front and rear
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. The rear needs it too.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Falls happen from the eaves.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Edge protection is collective protection and comes first.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says fit edge protection to the eaves of any roof, and on terraced properties to the rear as well as the front.

Explanation

Fit eaves edge protection on any roof, front and rear on terraced properties.

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