Documentation and Reporting Flashcards
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What action should a site manager take if a RIDDOR-reportable fatality occurs on site?
Answer: Report it to the HSE immediately by telephone and follow up in writing within 10 days
A fatal accident must be reported to the HSE immediately by telephone, followed by a written report within 10 days.
What is the purpose of maintaining a site waste management plan (SWMP) on larger construction projects?
Answer: To identify waste types, quantities, and how waste will be managed and disposed of legally
A SWMP records the types and quantities of waste generated on site and the methods used for its management, reuse, or legal disposal.
Which of the following must be included in a daily plant inspection checklist?
Answer: Pre-use checks covering controls, safety devices, fluid levels, and any defects
A daily plant inspection checklist must cover all pre-use checks including controls, safety devices, fluid levels, and visible defects.
When an occupational disease such as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is diagnosed in a worker, who must report it under RIDDOR?
Answer: The employer
Under RIDDOR, the employer is responsible for reporting occupational diseases diagnosed in their workers to the HSE.
What is the role of a competent person when signing off an excavation inspection report?
Answer: To confirm they have assessed the excavation and it is safe for workers to enter
A competent person signs the excavation inspection report to confirm they have personally assessed the excavation and found it safe for entry.
Which of the following is a legal requirement when issuing a permit to work for confined space entry?
Answer: A written permit signed by an authorized person specifying controls, duration, and emergency procedures
A confined space permit must be written, signed by an authorized person, and specify all controls, time limits, and emergency rescue arrangements.
A subcontractor fails to submit their risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) before starting work. What should the principal contractor do?
Answer: Stop the subcontractor from starting work until suitable RAMS are received and approved
The principal contractor must not allow work to commence until the subcontractor's RAMS have been received, reviewed, and approved as suitable.