CITB Health & Safety Law 2

Question 1

Under RIDDOR 2013, within how many days must an employer report a work-related accident causing a worker to be off work for more than 7 consecutive days?

Accepted Answer

15 days

Answer

RIDDOR 2013 requires employers to report over-7-day incapacitation injuries to the HSE within 15 days of the accident occurring.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Construction Phase Plan under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

To set out health and safety arrangements for managing and monitoring the construction phase of a project

Answer

The Construction Phase Plan documents how health and safety risks will be managed during the construction phase, covering site rules, emergency arrangements, and key risks.

Question 3

Under HSWA 1974, what is the maximum fine for a health and safety offence prosecuted in the Crown Court?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited

Answer

Following changes to the law, the Crown Court can impose unlimited fines for HSWA offences, with sentencing guidelines for the most serious cases resulting in multi-million pound penalties.

Question 4

Which regulation requires employers to appoint one or more competent persons to assist them with health and safety?

Accepted Answer

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 reg.7

Answer

Regulation 7 of the Management Regulations requires employers to appoint competent persons with sufficient training, knowledge, and experience to assist in health and safety compliance.

Question 5

What does a 'safe system of work' mean on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

A planned, organised procedure that identifies hazards and specifies safe methods to eliminate or minimise them

Answer

A safe system of work is a formal procedure that analyses tasks, identifies hazards, and provides risk-controlled methods so the work can be carried out safely.

CITB HS&E Operatives Practice Test

CITB HS&E Operatives Practice Test

CITB Health & Safety Law 2