NEBOSH CC Construction Health & Safety Law 4

Question 1

A self-employed person working on a construction site has duties under CDM 2015 equivalent to which employed duty holder?

Accepted Answer

Contractor

Answer

Under CDM 2015, self-employed persons are treated in the same way as contractors. They have the same duties as contractors and must comply with relevant legal requirements just as an employed contractor would.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Construction Phase Plan?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The Construction Phase Plan is prepared by the Principal Contractor and sets out the arrangements, site rules and specific measures for managing health and safety risks during the construction phase of the project.

Question 3

Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), which type of injury must be reported to the HSE?

Accepted Answer

Fracture other than to a finger, thumb or toe

Answer

Under RIDDOR 2013, specified injuries that must be reported include fractures other than to fingers, thumbs or toes, amputation, loss of sight, crush injuries to the head or torso, and burns covering more than 10% of the body.

Question 4

Which RIDDOR category covers work-related accidents that result in a worker being away from work or unable to perform their normal duties for more than seven consecutive days?

Accepted Answer

Over-seven-day incapacitation

Answer

Under RIDDOR 2013, an over-seven-day incapacitation injury occurs when a worker cannot perform their normal work duties for more than seven consecutive days (not counting the day of the accident). These must be reported within 15 days.

Question 5

Under RIDDOR 2013, within how many days must an over-seven-day incapacitation injury be reported to the HSE?

Accepted Answer

15 days

Answer

An over-seven-day incapacitation injury must be reported to the HSE within 15 days of the accident. This is distinct from specified injuries which must be reported as soon as practicable.

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NEBOSH CC Construction Health & Safety Law 4