CITB Managers Health and Safety Law (CDM 2015)

Question 1

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, who is responsible for appointing the principal designer on a project with more than one contractor?

Accepted Answer

The client

Answer

The principal contractor

Answer

The local authority

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive

Question 2

What is the minimum notification period a client must give to the HSE before construction work begins on a notifiable project under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

As soon as practicable before construction begins

Answer

7 days

Answer

14 days

Answer

28 days

Question 3

Under CDM 2015, which project triggers the requirement for a construction phase plan?

Accepted Answer

All construction projects regardless of size

Answer

Only projects lasting more than 500 person-days

Answer

Only notifiable projects

Answer

Only projects with more than 20 workers on site

Question 4

A principal contractor under CDM 2015 must ensure that what document is prepared before the construction phase begins?

Accepted Answer

The construction phase plan

Answer

The health and safety file

Answer

The pre-construction information pack

Answer

The fire safety strategy

Question 5

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is the maximum period of imprisonment a court can impose for a health and safety offence tried on indictment?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

6 months

Answer

12 months

Answer

Unlimited

Question 6

Under CDM 2015, when must the principal designer prepare and update the health and safety file?

Accepted Answer

Throughout the project from design to handover

Answer

Only at the end of the project

Answer

Only during the design phase

Answer

Only when requested by the HSE