CITB MANAGERS Cheat Sheet 2026

The 28 highest-yield CITB MANAGERS facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is the correct order of the waste hierarchy as established by the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011? → Prevent, prepare for reuse, recycle, other recovery, disposal
2. Which of the following factors would increase the risk rating in a risk assessment matrix? → Increasing the severity of potential harm or the likelihood of an incident occurring
3. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, what is the first step in the hierarchy for managing risks from working at height? → Avoid work at height wherever it is reasonably practicable to do so
4. Which GHS/CLP pictogram indicates a substance is harmful or an irritant? → Exclamation mark
5. A designer under CDM 2015 must eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks. What is the correct hierarchy they must follow? → Eliminate, reduce, control — and provide information about remaining risks
6. Silica dust generated from cutting concrete, stone, or brick on construction sites is classified as: → A hazardous substance capable of causing silicosis, lung cancer, and COPD
7. The CDM 2015 duty to 'plan, manage, monitor and coordinate' during the pre-construction phase applies specifically to: → The principal designer
8. A construction project generates contaminated soil during excavation. Under the waste hierarchy, what should the manager consider first? → Explore whether the soil can be treated and reused on site or on another development
9. What is the Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL) for a hazardous substance? → The maximum concentration permitted over any 15-minute reference period
10. Which of the following substances is most commonly associated with occupational asthma in construction? → Isocyanates found in spray paints, lacquers, and adhesives
11. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, what must a manager do before any demolition or refurbishment work begins on a building? → Carry out a refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey (R&D survey)
12. What action should a site manager take if atmospheric monitoring results show exposure levels are approaching the relevant WEL? → Immediately review and strengthen control measures to prevent the WEL from being reached
13. What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for use on electrical fires? → CO2 extinguisher
14. What is the current UK control limit for asbestos exposure under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012? → 0.1 fibres per cm³ over a 4-hour period
15. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 — what is the minimum temperature requirement for indoor workplaces? → 16°C for sedentary work; higher temperatures are desirable
16. How often must a scaffold on a construction site be inspected under the Work at Height Regulations 2005? → At intervals not exceeding 7 days
17. Under CDM 2015, when must the principal designer prepare and update the health and safety file? → Throughout the project from design to handover
18. What constitutes a 'fragile surface' under the Work at Height Regulations 2005? → A surface that would be liable to fail if a person's weight were applied to it
19. How many toilets should be provided on a construction site with 30 male workers? → 3
20. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a designer under CDM 2015? → Supervising the physical construction of their design on site
21. A RAMS document includes a risk assessment and a method statement. What does RAMS stand for? → Risk Assessment and Method Statement
22. A contractor working under CDM 2015 must not start work on site until: → A construction phase plan is in place (for multi-contractor projects)
23. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), what is the employer's primary duty regarding hazardous substances? → To prevent exposure, or where this is not reasonably practicable, to adequately control it
24. Under COSHH Regulations 2002, what is the first step a manager must take when dealing with hazardous substances on site? → Carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks
25. A principal contractor under CDM 2015 must ensure that what document is prepared before the construction phase begins? → The construction phase plan
26. Which of the following scenarios requires a principal contractor to be appointed? → A commercial refurbishment involving a main contractor and two specialist subcontractors
27. A risk assessment that covers a generic work activity (rather than a site-specific one) is called a: → Generic risk assessment (GRA) — to be supplemented with site-specific adaptations
28. How long does an employer have to report an over-7-day incapacitating injury under RIDDOR 2013? → Within 15 days of the accident