CITB MANAGERS Study Guide 2026

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CITB MANAGERS exam key facts

The CITB HS&E Test for Managers and Professionals contains 50 questions. Source
The CITB HS&E Test for Managers and Professionals lasts 45 minutes. Source
To pass the CITB HS&E Test for Managers and Professionals, candidates must answer at least 45 of the 50 questions correctly, a 90% pass mark. Source
The CITB HS&E Test for Managers and Professionals costs £23.50 per sitting, and the same fee applies to all HS&E tests. Source
Candidates who fail the CITB HS&E Test for Managers and Professionals must wait at least 2 working days before re-sitting it. Source

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Questions

45 min

Time Limit

90.00%

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📚 CITB MANAGERS Topics to Study (49)

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✍️ Sample CITB MANAGERS Questions & Answers

1. What is 'human factors' in the context of accident investigation?

✓ The study of how psychological, social, and organisational factors influence human behaviour and performance — and how these contribute to accidents. Examples include fatigue, complacency, communication failures, and pressure to cut corners

Human factors encompass the individual (physical and psychological capability, fatigue, motivation), the job (task demands, environment, procedures), and the organisation (leadership, culture, communication). Addressing human factors in investigation prevents recurrence at a deeper level than just technical fixes.

2. When should a method statement for a high-risk activity be submitted to the principal contractor?

✓ Before the activity commences, giving the principal contractor sufficient time to review and approve it

Method statements for high-risk activities must be submitted and approved by the principal contractor (or their representative) before the work begins. This allows for review, modification if needed, and confirmation that the proposed approach is consistent with the CPP.

3. A RAMS document includes a risk assessment and a method statement. What does RAMS stand for?

✓ Risk Assessment and Method Statement

RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement. The two documents are often produced together as a RAMS package, covering both the identified risks and the specific method by which the work will be controlled and carried out safely.

4. A risk assessment for a demolition project must include assessment of which specific hazard?

✓ Structural instability — the risk that the structure or parts of it may collapse unexpectedly during demolition

Structural instability during demolition is one of the highest-risk hazards. Removing structural elements can cause unexpected progressive collapse. A pre-demolition structural survey must inform the risk assessment and method statement for the demolition sequence.

5. A site manager must ensure that all plant and equipment operators hold the relevant Certificate of Competency. What scheme covers crane operators?

✓ The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) — which issues cards for a range of plant types including cranes, excavators, and MEWPs

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) provides red (trained operator) and blue (competent operator) cards for a wide range of plant including cranes, excavators, bulldozers, and tower cranes. Site managers should check that operators hold the relevant CPCS card for the plant they are operating.

6. The CDM 2015 duty to 'plan, manage, monitor and coordinate' during the pre-construction phase applies specifically to:

✓ The principal designer

Regulation 11 of CDM 2015 places the duty to plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase specifically on the principal designer.

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