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

CDM Regulations 2015 Schedule 2 specifically lists the welfare requirements that must be provided on construction sites.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The principal contractor

Answer

Under CDM 2015, the principal contractor has a legal duty to ensure suitable welfare facilities are available before construction work starts.

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

CDM 2015 requires washing facilities to include a supply of clean hot and cold (or warm) water, soap or other suitable cleaning agent, and a means of drying hands.

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

CDM 2015 requires changing rooms and secure storage (lockers) to be provided when clothing may be contaminated, allowing workers to change safely and store personal items.

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

CDM 2015 Schedule 2 requires rest facilities to include seating with backrests, heating, and a way for workers to warm food and make hot drinks.

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CSCS Welfare Facilities