NEBOSH CC Construction Health and Safety Law

Question 1

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), who has the duty to appoint a principal designer and principal contractor on projects involving more than one contractor?

Accepted Answer

The client

Answer

The principal contractor

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The Health and Safety Executive

Answer

The local authority

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a construction phase plan under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

To set out the arrangements for managing health and safety during the construction phase

Answer

To provide a detailed cost estimate for the project

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To list all subcontractors on site

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To record all accidents that occur during construction

Question 3

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is the general duty of an employer towards non-employees who may be affected by their work activities?

Accepted Answer

To conduct their undertaking so as not to expose them to risks to health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable

Answer

To provide them with personal protective equipment

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To provide them with health and safety training

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No duty is owed to non-employees

Question 4

What enforcement notice can an HSE inspector serve when there is a risk of serious personal injury that requires immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Prohibition notice

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Improvement notice

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Crown notice

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Advisory notice

Question 5

Under CDM 2015, which duty holder is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring the construction phase to ensure health and safety?

Accepted Answer

The principal contractor

Answer

The principal designer

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The client

Answer

The architect

Question 6

What is the maximum imprisonment term on indictment for breaching sections 2-6 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

Answer

6 months imprisonment

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12 months imprisonment

Answer

5 years imprisonment