NEBOSH CC Construction Health and Safety Law 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under CDM 2015, what document must be prepared by the principal designer and handed to the client at the end of the project?
- The health and safety file (Correct answer)
- The construction phase plan
- The risk assessment register
- The method statement portfolio
Correct answer: The health and safety file
The health and safety file contains information relevant to the health and safety of any future construction work on the structure, including as-built drawings, design decisions, and hazardous materials information. The principal designer prepares it and passes it to the client at project handover.
Question 2: What is the legal standard applied to most health and safety duties under UK law?
- So far as is reasonably practicable (SFAIRP) (Correct answer)
- Absolute compliance with no exceptions
- Best available technology standard
- Industry common practice
Correct answer: So far as is reasonably practicable (SFAIRP)
Most duties under UK health and safety law are qualified by 'so far as is reasonably practicable' (SFAIRP). This means duty holders must weigh the risk against the sacrifice (time, money, trouble) needed to avert it. If the risk is insignificant compared to the cost of measures, they need not be taken.
Question 3: Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), within what timeframe must a fatal or specified injury be reported to the relevant enforcing authority?
- Without delay (immediately), followed by written report within 10 days (Correct answer)
- Within 24 hours
- Within 7 days
- Within 14 days
Correct answer: Without delay (immediately), followed by written report within 10 days
Under RIDDOR 2013, deaths and specified injuries must be reported without delay by the quickest practicable means (usually telephone to the HSE), followed by a written report (Form F2508) within 10 days. Over-7-day incapacitation injuries must be reported within 15 days.
Question 4: Which of the following is a 'specified injury' under RIDDOR 2013?
- A fracture other than to fingers, thumbs, or toes (Correct answer)
- A minor cut requiring first aid
- A bruise to the upper arm
- A headache caused by noise exposure
Correct answer: A fracture other than to fingers, thumbs, or toes
Specified injuries under RIDDOR 2013 include fractures (other than to fingers, thumbs, or toes), amputations, crush injuries to head/torso, loss of consciousness from head injury, burns covering more than 10% of the body, and loss of sight. These must be reported without delay.
Question 5: Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, what must an employer carry out as the foundation of their health and safety management system?
- A suitable and sufficient risk assessment (Correct answer)
- An annual safety audit
- A fire drill
- A staff satisfaction survey
Correct answer: A suitable and sufficient risk assessment
Regulation 3 of the Management Regulations requires every employer to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to employees and non-employees arising from their work activities. This risk assessment is the cornerstone of health and safety management and must be reviewed when no longer valid.
Question 6: Under CDM 2015, domestic clients (homeowners) are automatically covered. Who assumes the client duties on a domestic project with more than one contractor?
- The principal contractor (or the contractor in control of the construction phase if none appointed) (Correct answer)
- The homeowner personally
- The local council building control
- The architect or designer
Correct answer: The principal contractor (or the contractor in control of the construction phase if none appointed)
Under CDM 2015, domestic clients are not required to carry out client duties themselves. On multi-contractor domestic projects, the principal contractor automatically assumes the client duties unless a written agreement transfers them to the principal designer. This ensures professional oversight without burdening homeowners.
NEBOSH CC Construction Health and Safety Law 2
Under CDM 2015, what document must be prepared by the principal designer and handed to the client at the end of the project?