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  1. What does the acronym 'RIDDOR' stand for in relation to UK construction safety?

    Answer: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

    RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, which requires employers to report certain workplace incidents to the HSE.

  2. Under RIDDOR, within how many days must an employer report an 'over-7-day incapacitation' injury to the HSE?

    Answer: Within 15 days

    An over-7-day incapacitation injury (where the worker cannot do their normal work for more than 7 consecutive days) must be reported to the HSE within 15 days.

  3. What is a 'method statement' used for on a construction site?

    Answer: Describing in detail how a specific task will be carried out safely, step by step

    A method statement (often paired with a risk assessment in a RAMS document) describes the sequence of work and control measures for carrying out a task safely.

  4. Which legislation requires employers to consult with their employees on health and safety matters?

    Answer: Both A and B

    Both the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (general duty) and the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (union-appointed reps) impose consultation duties on employers.

  5. What colour is a first aid sign on a UK construction site?

    Answer: Green with white symbols

    First aid and emergency escape signs are green with white symbols under BS ISO 7010 and BS 5499.

  6. If a scaffold inspection is required under the Working at Height Regulations, how often must it be carried out at minimum?

    Answer: Every 7 days and after any event that could affect stability

    Scaffolds must be inspected every 7 days and after any event (such as high winds or accidental impact) that may have affected its stability.

  7. A worker notices a crack in the base of a mobile tower scaffold during use. What should they do?

    Answer: Stop work, evacuate the scaffold, and report the defect immediately

    Any structural defect in a scaffold presents an immediate collapse risk; work must stop, the scaffold must be evacuated, and the defect reported so it can be inspected and repaired.