CSCS General Site Safety 1

Question 1

What is the purpose of a site induction on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To inform workers of site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, site rules, and welfare arrangements before they begin work

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To assign workers to their accommodation

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To test workers' physical fitness

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To issue workers with their wages

Question 2

What is a permit to work system?

Accepted Answer

A formal written system that authorises specific high-risk work, defining the precautions required and the persons responsible

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A planning permission document from the local council

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A general site access pass for all workers

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A contract between the client and contractor

Question 3

What is a method statement?

Accepted Answer

A document describing how a work activity will be carried out safely, step by step

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A financial statement for the project

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A legal contract between client and contractor

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A building specification document

Question 4

What does RAMS stand for in UK construction?

Accepted Answer

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

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Risk Assessment Management System

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Regulatory And Management Standards

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Resource Allocation and Management Schedule

Question 5

What is a toolbox talk?

Accepted Answer

A short, focused safety briefing delivered to workers on a specific hazard or topic relevant to their current work

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A meeting to discuss which tools to purchase

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A formal disciplinary meeting

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A demonstration of new power tools

Question 6

Under CDM 2015 Schedule 2, what welfare facilities must be provided on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, drinking water, changing rooms, rest facilities, and means of heating food

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Only a car park

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Only a first aid kit

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Whatever the contractor decides is convenient