CITB Specialists CDM Regulations 2015 2

Question 1

What duty does a specialist contractor have under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

Plan, manage, and monitor their own work to ensure it is carried out safely and without risk to health

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Only to follow instructions from the Principal Contractor

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Only to provide RAMS documents

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Only to attend site inductions

Question 2

When must a project be notified to the HSE under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

When it will last longer than 30 working days with more than 20 workers simultaneously, or exceed 500 person-days

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When more than 5 contractors are on site

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When the project value exceeds £500,000

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When the Principal Contractor employs more than 50 workers

Question 3

What is a Pre-Construction Information Pack (PCIP) under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

Information provided by the client to designers and contractors about the site and existing structure to inform their planning

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A tender document listing project requirements

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The construction programme from the Principal Contractor

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The designer's risk assessment

Question 4

What are RAMS and when must a specialist contractor provide them?

Accepted Answer

Risk Assessments and Method Statements — before starting any higher-risk activity on a construction site

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Only for notifiable projects under CDM

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Only when the client specifically requests them

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Only when more than 10 workers are on site

Question 5

What is the CDM 2015 duty of a client regarding health and safety?

Accepted Answer

To ensure suitable arrangements are in place for managing the project, including the welfare of workers

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Only to pay for appropriate safety measures

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Only to appoint a Principal Contractor

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The client has no duties if they appoint a Principal Contractor

Question 6

What welfare facilities must be provided on a construction site under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

Sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, drinking water, changing rooms, and facilities for eating and rest

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Only portable toilet facilities

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Welfare facilities are the responsibility of the individual contractors

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Only required on sites lasting more than 6 months