General Site Safety Flashcards
6 cards from real CSCS practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 General Site Safety flashcards as text
What is the principal contractor's duty regarding site rules under CDM 2015?
Answer: Draw up site rules which are appropriate to the site and the activities being carried out, and ensure they are followed by all workers
Under CDM 2015 Regulation 14(b), the principal contractor must draw up site rules which are appropriate to the construction site and the activities carried out on it. These rules must be brought to the attention of all workers (typically during site induction) and enforced consistently.
What is the purpose of a near-miss reporting system on a construction site?
Answer: To identify and address hazards before they cause actual harm, and to improve safety management systems through trend analysis
Near-miss reporting allows hazards to be identified and addressed before they result in injury or damage. Analysis of near-miss trends can reveal systemic safety issues. A culture of open reporting without blame encourages workers to report all near-misses, providing valuable data for proactive safety improvement.
Under CDM 2015, what must the client ensure regarding welfare facilities before construction work begins?
Answer: That adequate welfare facilities are provided throughout the construction phase, and that the construction phase plan includes welfare arrangements
Under CDM 2015 Regulation 4(5), the client must ensure that welfare facilities are provided for workers before construction work begins. The construction phase plan must include the arrangements for welfare facilities. In practice, the principal contractor typically provides and manages the welfare facilities on the client's behalf.
What emergency procedures should be covered during a site induction?
Answer: Fire alarm procedures, muster point locations, first aid provision and first aider identification, accident and incident reporting, and evacuation routes
The site induction must cover all emergency procedures including: how to raise the alarm, fire alarm signals, muster point locations, evacuation routes, first aid provision and first aider locations/identification, accident and incident reporting procedures, and specific emergency procedures for high-risk activities on site.
What is the purpose of traffic management on a construction site?
Answer: To safely manage the movement of all vehicles, plant, and pedestrians on site, minimising the risk of collisions and struck-by incidents
Traffic management plans ensure the safe movement of vehicles, plant, and pedestrians on site. Key elements include one-way systems, designated pedestrian routes with barriers, speed limits, turning areas, adequate visibility, lighting, signage, banksmen at blind spots, and separation of vehicle and pedestrian routes wherever possible.
What must a contractor do under CDM 2015 Regulation 15 before allowing a worker to carry out construction work?
Answer: Ensure the worker has the necessary skills, knowledge, training, and experience, or is under appropriate supervision
Under CDM 2015 Regulation 15, contractors must not employ or appoint a person to carry out construction work unless that person has, or is in the process of obtaining, the necessary skills, knowledge, training, and experience. If in training, they must be under adequate supervision by a competent person.