CITB Managers CDM Regulations 2015 — Duty Holders and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

Who has the duty to ensure that the competence of designers and contractors is checked before appointment under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

The client

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The HSE

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The principal designer

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The principal contractor

Question 2

Under CDM 2015, designers have a duty to:

Accepted Answer

Eliminate foreseeable risks so far as reasonably practicable, and if not, reduce, control, and communicate residual risks

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Only focus on the aesthetics of the design

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Supervise all construction work related to their design

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Approve all method statements on site

Question 3

What is the purpose of the 'pre-construction phase' under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

To plan, design, and prepare for the construction work — identifying and reducing risks before physical work begins

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To erect the temporary works and site compound

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To apply for planning permission

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To select and procure the workforce

Question 4

A client is a 'domestic client' under CDM 2015. Which statement about their duties is correct?

Accepted Answer

Domestic clients are largely exempt from CDM duties, which transfer to the contractor or principal contractor by default

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Domestic clients have the same duties as commercial clients

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Domestic clients must appoint a principal designer regardless of project size

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Domestic clients must notify the HSE of all projects

Question 5

The Construction Phase Plan for a complex project should be a 'live' document. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It must be updated continuously as the project develops, new risks are identified, and work sequences change

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It should only be created at the start and then filed

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It should be rewritten monthly

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It only needs updating when the HSE requests a review

Question 6

What action must a principal contractor take if they discover a significant health and safety risk that was not identified in the pre-construction phase?

Accepted Answer

Stop the work if necessary, assess the risk, implement controls, and update the Construction Phase Plan

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Continue work and raise it at the next site meeting

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Notify the HSE before taking any other action

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Pass responsibility back to the principal designer