CSCS Welfare Facilities

Question 1

Which legislation sets out the minimum welfare facility requirements for construction sites in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

Answer

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Answer

Working Time Regulations 1998

Answer

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Question 2

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring adequate welfare facilities are provided on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

The principal contractor

Answer

The client only

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Each individual worker

Answer

The site foreman

Question 3

Washing facilities on a construction site must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Soap, running water, and means of drying hands

Answer

A shower unit for every 5 workers

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Only cold running water

Answer

Antibacterial gel dispensers as an alternative to water

Question 4

What must be provided if a worker's clothing could become contaminated by a hazardous substance on site?

Accepted Answer

Changing facilities and secure lockers

Answer

A first aid kit near the work area

Answer

Extra PPE to protect clothing

Answer

A decontamination shower only

Question 5

Rest facilities on a construction site must provide which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Seating, heating, and means to warm food and boil water

Answer

Entertainment facilities and Wi-Fi access

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Seating only, with no heating requirement

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A fully equipped canteen with hot meals served

Question 6

Which of the following is a legal requirement for drinking water provision on a UK construction site?

Accepted Answer

Water must be wholesome, easily accessible, and marked where confusion with non-drinking water is possible

Answer

Water must be supplied in sealed single-use bottles only

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Water must be filtered and chilled at all times

Answer

Water only needs to be available inside the site office

Question 7

Before eating food on a construction site, what must workers do to maintain hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Wash their hands thoroughly at the washing facilities provided

Answer

Put on disposable food-handling gloves

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Use hand sanitiser gel as an alternative to washing

Answer

Continue eating — site food areas are inherently safe