CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Legal and Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM), which duty holder is responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, and coordinating health and safety during the construction phase of a project involving more than one contractor?

Accepted Answer

The Principal Contractor

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The Client

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The Principal Designer

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 2

A contractor is hired to carry out a small office refurbishment. According to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is their primary legal responsibility towards their employees?

Accepted Answer

To ensure their health, safety, and welfare so far as is reasonably practicable.

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To provide the cheapest available Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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To complete the work as quickly as possible to minimize disruption.

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To only report accidents that result in more than seven days of absence.

Question 3

A new manager on a construction site is reviewing project documentation. They come across a key document that outlines the roles, responsibilities, scope of work, and payment schedule. What is this document most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A Construction Contract

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A Risk Assessment

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A Construction Phase Plan

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A Site Induction Form

Question 4

If an employer has five or more employees, which of the following is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

Accepted Answer

To have a written health and safety policy statement.

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To provide a canteen for all workers.

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To appoint a full-time safety officer.

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To conduct daily site inspections.

Question 5

During a site excavation, a worker identifies what they suspect to be asbestos-containing materials. What is the most appropriate immediate course of action for the site management?

Accepted Answer

Stop all work in the vicinity and report the suspicion to a supervisor.

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Remove the material immediately to avoid project delays.

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Continue working but avoid the specific area.

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Ask the youngest worker to take a sample for testing.

Question 6

Which of the following regulations specifically requires employers to assess and control the risks to employees from manual lifting, carrying, and moving of loads?

Accepted Answer

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

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The Work at Height Regulations 2005

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The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)