NEBOSH CC Construction Health & Safety Law

Question 1

Which piece of legislation places a general duty of care on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees?

Accepted Answer

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Answer

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) is the primary piece of UK health and safety legislation and imposes a general duty on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all employees.

Question 2

Under CDM 2015, which duty holder is responsible for planning, managing and monitoring the pre-construction phase?

Accepted Answer

Principal Designer

Answer

The Principal Designer is appointed by the client and is responsible for planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase of a project.

Question 3

CDM 2015 requires a construction phase plan to be prepared before the construction phase begins. Who must prepare this document?

Accepted Answer

Principal Contractor

Answer

The Principal Contractor must prepare the construction phase plan before construction begins. It sets out the health and safety arrangements for managing the project during the construction phase.

Question 4

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what must an employer provide to employees free of charge?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

HASAWA requires employers to provide PPE free of charge, as well as information, instruction, training and supervision. Employers with five or more employees must also provide a written health and safety policy.

Question 5

Which regulation requires employers to carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments?

Accepted Answer

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Answer

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) specifically require employers to carry out suitable and sufficient assessments of the risks to health and safety to which employees and others are exposed.

NEBOSH Construction Certificate Practice Test

NEBOSH Construction Certificate Practice Test

NEBOSH CC Construction Health & Safety Law