CITB PPE & Site Welfare 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a construction site welfare cabin?

Accepted Answer

To provide a dry, heated space for rest, food preparation, drying clothes, and personal storage for workers

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To house the site manager's office only

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To store hazardous materials securely

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To provide a location for site meetings only

Question 2

What minimum ratio of toilet facilities to workers is recommended on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

1 toilet per 25 workers, with flushing facilities where a water supply is available

Answer

1 toilet per 50 workers

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1 toilet per 10 workers

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1 toilet per 100 workers

Question 3

Which regulation requires construction employers to provide adequate drinking water for workers?

Accepted Answer

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and CDM 2015

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The Food Safety Act 1990

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The Water Industry Act 1991

Answer

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

Question 4

What does PPE compatibility mean when a worker must wear multiple items simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Multiple items of PPE must work together effectively and not compromise each other's protection when worn simultaneously

Answer

All PPE must be the same brand and colour

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PPE must be compatible with the worker's CSCS card category

Answer

Only items tested in the UK may be worn together

Question 5

When should a disposable filtering face piece (FFP) be used rather than a reusable half-face respirator?

Accepted Answer

For single or short-term use in moderate dust environments where the convenience of disposability outweighs the cost of reusable equipment

Answer

There is no practical difference; either can be used for any task

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Disposable RPE always provides higher protection

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Reusable RPE should never be used on construction sites

Question 6

Under the PPE at Work Regulations 2022, may an employer charge workers for PPE required by law?

Accepted Answer

No — employers cannot charge employees for PPE required to comply with health and safety legislation

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Yes, if the worker earns above the national living wage

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Yes, if the PPE is returned undamaged at the end of the project

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Only if the worker is self-employed