CITB Specialists CDM Regulations 2015

Question 1

What does CDM 2015 stand for?

Accepted Answer

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

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Construction Duty Management Regulations 2015

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Civil Design and Methods Regulations 2015

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Contractor Development and Monitoring Regulations 2015

Question 2

Under CDM 2015, what is a 'Principal Contractor'?

Accepted Answer

The contractor appointed by the client to plan, manage, and coordinate health and safety during the construction phase

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The main client who commissions the project

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The designer responsible for all structural drawings

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The largest contractor on site by workforce number

Question 3

What is the role of the Principal Designer under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

To plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase

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To design all structural elements of the project

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To manage the construction site on behalf of the client

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To appoint all subcontractors on the project

Question 4

When does CDM 2015 apply?

Accepted Answer

To all construction work in Great Britain, regardless of size or duration

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Only to projects with more than 20 workers

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Only to projects lasting more than 30 working days

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Only to commercial construction projects, not domestic

Question 5

What is the Construction Phase Plan under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

A document prepared by the Principal Contractor detailing how health and safety will be managed during construction

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A programme showing the sequence of construction activities

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A list of all contractors on site

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The structural engineer's drawing package

Question 6

What is the Health and Safety File under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

A document prepared by the Principal Designer containing information needed for future maintenance and construction work on the structure

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A file of all accident reports from the construction phase

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A record of all inspections carried out by the HSE

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The CDM coordinator's appointment letter and contract