Safe Pass Health and Safety Legislation Ireland 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a Prohibition Notice in Irish safety law?
- An order to immediately stop a dangerous activity (Correct answer)
- A planning permission refusal
- A noise complaint
- A license to operate machinery
Correct answer: An order to immediately stop a dangerous activity
A Prohibition Notice is issued by an HSA inspector to immediately stop an activity that poses a serious risk of personal injury.
Question 2: What does the Construction Regulations 2013 require regarding a Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP)?
- One must be appointed for every construction project where documentation is required (Correct answer)
- They are optional for small projects
- Only the client can be the PSDP
- PSDPs are not required in Ireland
Correct answer: One must be appointed for every construction project where documentation is required
The Construction Regulations 2013 require the appointment of a PSDP for notifiable construction projects to coordinate safety during the design stage.
Question 3: What is the role of the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS)?
- To coordinate safety management during the construction phase (Correct answer)
- To design the building
- To sell the property
- To arrange financing
Correct answer: To coordinate safety management during the construction phase
The PSCS is responsible for coordinating the implementation of safety measures during the actual construction phase of a project.
Question 4: Under Irish law, what must happen before a construction project is notified to the HSA?
- The client must appoint a PSDP and PSCS (Correct answer)
- Workers must pass a medical exam
- The site must be fully fenced
- Insurance must be purchased first
Correct answer: The client must appoint a PSDP and PSCS
Before notifying the HSA of a construction project, the client must ensure both a PSDP and PSCS have been appointed.
Question 5: What is the AF2 form used for in Irish construction?
- To notify the HSA of a construction project (Correct answer)
- To order building materials
- To apply for planning permission
- To register a new company
Correct answer: To notify the HSA of a construction project
The AF2 form is used to notify the HSA about a construction project that meets certain thresholds (duration, number of workers, etc.).
Question 6: When must a construction project be notified to the HSA?
- When it will last more than 30 working days or involve more than 500 person-days (Correct answer)
- For every project regardless of size
- Only when explosives are used
- Only for government contracts
Correct answer: When it will last more than 30 working days or involve more than 500 person-days
A construction project must be notified to the HSA if it is expected to last more than 30 working days or involve more than 500 person-days of work.
Safe Pass Health and Safety Legislation Ireland 4
What is a Prohibition Notice in Irish safety law?