NEBOSH CC Construction Health & Safety Law 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a pre-construction information pack under CDM 2015?
- To provide designers and contractors with information needed to plan and manage health and safety risks (Correct answer)
- To document the completion of a construction project
- To record all accidents that occur during construction
- To list all subcontractors involved in the project
Correct answer: To provide designers and contractors with information needed to plan and manage health and safety risks
Pre-construction information is gathered by the client and/or Principal Designer and provided to designers and contractors to help them plan and manage health and safety risks. It includes information about the site, existing structures and known hazards.
Question 2: Under HASAWA 1974, how many employees must an employer have before they are required to produce a written health and safety policy?
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 10
- 25
- 50
Correct answer: 5
Under Section 2(3) of HASAWA 1974, employers with five or more employees must prepare and keep up to date a written statement of general health and safety policy and bring it to the attention of employees.
Question 3: Which regulation specifically covers the welfare facilities that must be provided on construction sites?
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Correct answer)
- Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Correct answer: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Schedule 2 of CDM 2015 sets out the minimum welfare facilities that must be provided on construction sites, including sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, drinking water, rest facilities and accommodation for changing.
Question 4: What maximum fine can a Magistrates' Court impose for a breach of health and safety legislation?
- Unlimited (Correct answer)
- £20,000
- £50,000
- £100,000
Correct answer: Unlimited
Following changes in 2015, Magistrates' Courts can now impose unlimited fines for breaches of health and safety legislation. Previously capped at £20,000, this change brought Magistrates' Courts in line with Crown Courts.
Question 5: Which body is responsible for enforcing health and safety legislation on construction sites?
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (Correct answer)
- Local Authority Environmental Health Officers
- Construction Industry Training Board
- Health and Safety Commission
Correct answer: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the primary enforcing authority for health and safety on construction sites. Local Authority Environmental Health Officers cover other workplaces such as offices and shops.
Question 6: Under CDM 2015, which duty holder must ensure that suitable welfare facilities are provided from the start of the construction phase?
- Principal Contractor (Correct answer)
- Principal Designer
- Client
- All duty holders equally
Correct answer: Principal Contractor
Under CDM 2015, the Principal Contractor must ensure that suitable welfare facilities are provided throughout the construction phase and that these are maintained in good working order.
NEBOSH CC Construction Health & Safety Law 3
What is the primary purpose of a pre-construction information pack under CDM 2015?