CSCS General Site Safety 3

Question 1

What types of work typically require a permit to work on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Hot work, confined space entry, electrical work on live systems, and work involving asbestos

Answer

Permits to work are typically required for high-risk activities including hot work (welding, burning, grinding), confined space entry, work on or near live electrical systems, excavation near buried services, work involving asbestos, work on pressurised systems, and any task where a specific safe system of work must be followed.

Question 2

What is the minimum height for perimeter fencing around a construction site to prevent unauthorised access?

Accepted Answer

2.0 metres

Answer

HSE guidance recommends that perimeter fencing around construction sites should be at least 2 metres high to deter unauthorised access. Fencing must be maintained in good condition, regularly inspected, and any damage repaired promptly. Gates must be lockable and secured when the site is unattended.

Question 3

What must be included in a construction phase plan under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

The arrangements for managing health and safety during the construction phase, including site rules, specific safety measures, and the management structure

Answer

Under CDM 2015 Regulation 12, the construction phase plan must set out the arrangements for managing health and safety during the construction work. It must include site rules, arrangements for induction and welfare, specific safety measures for high-risk work, emergency procedures, and the management structure for health and safety.

Question 4

What are the banksman's standard hand signals for directing a vehicle to stop?

Accepted Answer

One arm extended with the palm facing the driver, or both arms raised with palms facing the driver

Answer

The standard stop signal is one or both arms raised with the palm(s) facing the driver. These signals are standardised under BS 6736 and must be clearly understood by both the banksman and the operator. All banksmen must be trained in the correct use of signals before being deployed on site.

Question 5

What should happen if the conditions specified in a permit to work change during the task?

Accepted Answer

Work must stop, the permit must be cancelled, and a new permit must be issued reflecting the changed conditions

Answer

If conditions change (e.g., unexpected hazard discovered, change in scope, adverse weather), work must stop immediately. The existing permit must be cancelled and a new risk assessment carried out. A new permit reflecting the changed conditions must be issued before work can resume.

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CSCS General Site Safety 3