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

Answer

All contractors under CDM 2015 have a duty to plan, manage, and monitor their own construction work, ensuring it is carried out safely and without risks to health. They must also cooperate with the Principal Contractor and other duty holders.

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

Answer

Under CDM 2015, projects must be notified to the HSE before the construction phase begins if they will last more than 30 working days with more than 20 workers at any one time, or will exceed 500 person-days of construction work.

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

Answer

The Pre-Construction Information is assembled by the client (or Principal Designer on their behalf) and provided to designers and contractors. It includes existing hazard information (asbestos, ground conditions, buried services, etc.) to inform risk assessments.

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

Answer

RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) are required before starting any significant or higher-risk activity. The RAMS must be reviewed and accepted by the Principal Contractor and must be briefed to all workers carrying out the work.

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

Answer

Under CDM 2015, clients have core duties including ensuring suitable arrangements are in place for managing the project, appointing competent duty holders, providing Pre-Construction Information, and ensuring adequate time and resources are allocated for health and safety.

CITB HS&E Specialists Practice Test

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CITB Specialists CDM Regulations 2015 2