CITB Specialists CDM Regulations 2015 3

Question 1

Under CDM 2015, what must all workers on a construction site possess?

Accepted Answer

A CSCS card (or equivalent) demonstrating occupational competence

Answer

All workers on UK construction sites should hold a CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card or equivalent that demonstrates their occupational training and competence. This is required by most Principal Contractors and clients.

Question 2

What must a specialist contractor do before starting work on site under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

Attend a site induction covering emergency procedures, hazards, and welfare facilities

Answer

Before starting work, all contractors must attend a site induction covering the emergency evacuation procedure, site hazards and rules, welfare facilities, and the Construction Phase Plan arrangements. This is a CDM 2015 and common law requirement.

Question 3

How does CDM 2015 address the coordination between specialist contractors?

Accepted Answer

The Principal Contractor coordinates all contractors, ensuring their activities do not create risks for each other

Answer

The Principal Contractor has a specific CDM 2015 duty to coordinate the activities of all contractors on site, ensuring that their work does not create hazards for others and that risks from concurrent activities are identified and managed.

Question 4

What is required under CDM 2015 when a notifiable project is about to commence?

Accepted Answer

The client must ensure an F10 notification is submitted to HSE before the construction phase begins

Answer

For notifiable projects, the client must ensure an F10 notification form is submitted to the HSE before the construction phase begins. The Principal Contractor typically submits the F10 on behalf of the client, but the client retains responsibility.

Question 5

Under CDM 2015, what does 'cooperation' between duty holders require?

Accepted Answer

Sharing relevant health and safety information and working together to manage shared risks

Answer

CDM 2015 places a duty on all parties to cooperate with each other on health and safety matters, including sharing information about hazards, coordinating activities to prevent risks, and working together constructively to manage shared construction risks.

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CITB Specialists CDM Regulations 2015 3