CSCS Welfare Facilities 3

Question 1

What standard of water must be provided for workers to drink on a UK construction site?

Accepted Answer

Wholesome drinking water meeting food-grade standards

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Any clean water, including from a hosepipe or tank

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Filtered and chilled bottled water only

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Carbonated mineral water in individual bottles

Question 2

On a large site employing both male and female workers, what toilet arrangement is required under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

Separate toilet facilities for male and female workers

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A single communal toilet block for all workers

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At least one unisex accessible toilet is sufficient

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Toilet facilities only need to be provided for full-time employees

Question 3

What must be available for workers who need to change into protective or specialist clothing before starting work?

Accepted Answer

Suitable changing rooms with means to hang and dry clothing

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Space in their personal vehicle to change

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A communal changing area without privacy

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A lockable storage cupboard in the site office

Question 4

What is the correct action if a worker finds welfare facilities on a construction site to be inadequate or out of order?

Accepted Answer

Report the problem to the site manager or principal contractor immediately

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Attempt to repair or clean the facilities themselves

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Carry on working and mention it informally at the end of the shift

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Leave the site immediately and call the HSE

Question 5

What health risk is directly associated with poorly maintained sanitation facilities on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of illness and infection spreading among workers

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Increased risk of electrical faults in welfare areas

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Increased risk of slipping and falling near toilet blocks

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Increased risk of fire from combustible materials

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of welfare facilities on a UK construction site?

Accepted Answer

A fully equipped gym for worker wellbeing

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Drinking water readily accessible to all workers

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Rest areas with seating, heating, and food warming

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Toilets that are clean, ventilated, and adequately lit

Question 7

Which document should a principal contractor refer to when planning welfare facilities for a new construction project?

Accepted Answer

CDM 2015 Schedule 2 and relevant HSE construction welfare guidance

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The project's Planning Permission approval notice

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The Building Regulations 2010 Approved Documents

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The Equality Act 2010 employer guidance