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You are planning where to put safety nets for work on a roof.

Where does HSE say they should be slung?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Beneath and close to the roof
  2. B. On the ground floor, far below
  3. C. On top of the roof
  4. D. Anywhere, as long as they are there
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says safety nets should be slung beneath and close to the roof.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A long fall into a net can still injure.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Nets go beneath the work.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. They must be close beneath the roof.

Explanation

Sling safety nets beneath and close to the roof, to keep any fall short.

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