H&S Test 2

Question 1

CDM Regulation 2 defines “construction work” as…

Answer 1

The carrying out of any building, civil engineering or engineering construction work (with list of inclusions)

Question 2

Two specific phases of projects under CDM are…

Answer 2

1) Pre-construction phase

2) Construction phase

Question 3

Four key CDM documents are…

Answer 3

1) F10 Document
2) PCI - Pre Construction Info
3) CPP - Construction Phase Plan
4) H&SF - Health & Safety File

Question 4

Three key parties to a project under CDM…

Answer 4

1) Client
2) Principal designer
3) Principal contractor

Question 5

True or false;

There can be only one entity to each key duty holder position i.e. client, PD, PC)

Answer 5

True;

While there may be more than one client, designer and or contractor one entity should be nominated to hold each key position for the purposes of CDM

Question 6

Filing of F10 document is the responsibility of…

Answer 6

The client (or their appointed specialist to carry out on their behalf)

Question 7

Compiling PCI is carried out by…

Answer 7

Combination of client and principal designer

Question 8

CPP is produced by

Answer 8

Principal contractor

Question 9

H&SF is compiled by….

Answer 9

Either the principal designer or principal contractor

Question 10

F10 document is used to…

Answer 10

Inform HSE of any projects which are over 500 person days in duration or have a duration of over 30 days with over 20 operatives

Question 11

Examples of info within the PCI are (5);

Answer 11

1) Planning and design info
2) Client requirements
3) Survey results
4) Details of any existing hazards
5) Details of any hazards within the design

Question 12

The CPP contains items such as (4) and is used to manage the site safely

Answer 12

1) H&S site management policies and procedures
2) Site rules
3) Site controls
4) Site welfare details

Question 13

The H&SF is issued to the ____________ upon completion of the works and provides details such as (4)

Answer 13

Client / end user

1) O&M info
2) Details of residual hazards
3) H&S info relevant to future works

Question 14

True or false;

One entity can occupy more than one key duty holder position;

Answer 14

True;

The principal designer and principal contractor can be the same entity

Question 15

Key CDM acronym;

SKE

Stands for…

Answer 15

Skills, knowledge and experience

Question 16

Key CDM acronym

ERIC

Stands for…

Answer 16

Eliminate, reduce, inform & control

Question 17

Key CDM acronym

PMMC

Stands for…

Answer 17

plan, manage, monitor & co-ordinate

Question 19

Why is it important for the client to make their appointments of PD and PC in writing…

Answer 19

If they do not do this then they assume the roles and responsibilities of the PD and PC

Question 20

Key CDM acronym

SKET

Stands for…

Answer 20

Skills, knowledge, experience & training

Question 23

There are five general duties which are applicable to all parties, these are;

Answer 23

1) SKE - all operatives have a duty to ensure they have the correct SKE for the job they are carrying out - all management have a duty to ensure their operatives have the correct SKE
2) Duty to ensure they have the organisational capability to carry out the works and ensure their subs have the same i.e. H&S procedures and policies etc.
3) Duty to report and H&S issues, incidents, accidents
4) Duty to provide comprehensible info
5) Duty to co-operate

Question 24

“5 Pillars” of duty holders on projects are;

Answer 24

1) Client
2) PD
3) Designers
4) PC
5) Contractors

Question 25

Some clients duties under CDM (3);

Answer 25

1) Appoint PD & PC in writing
2) Help to provide PCI
3) Ensure all parties are operating correctly under CDM

Question 26

Some PD duties under CDM are (6);

Answer 26

1) Ensure client knows CDM duties
2) Compile PCI
3) Apply principles of prevention to design (ERIC)
4) Ensure all designers have followed correct process
5) Liaise with PC
6) H&SF (if applicable)

Question 27

Some duties of designer under CDM (3);

Answer 27

1) Ensure client knows CDM duties
2) Apply principles of ERIC
3) Responsible for CDM of non GB contractors

Question 28

Some duties of PC under CDM (6);

Answer 28

1) PPMC
2) ERIC
3) Compile CPP and implement
4) Compile H&SF (if applicable)
5) Contractor duties
6) Manage H&S (inductions, site welfare, site rules)