Legal & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, who is responsible for preparing the pre-construction information pack?

Answer: The principal designer

The principal designer is responsible for gathering and preparing the pre-construction information pack under CDM 2015.

Which legislation specifically requires employers to assess risks to the health and safety of their employees?

Answer: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 specifically require employers to conduct suitable and sufficient risk assessments.

What is the maximum fine that can be imposed on an individual convicted of a health and safety offence in the Crown Court in Great Britain?

Answer: Unlimited

Since 2016, Crown Court fines for health and safety offences are unlimited for both companies and individuals.

Which of the following is a 'duty holder' under CDM 2015?

Answer: Principal designer

CDM 2015 defines duty holders as clients, principal designers, designers, principal contractors, and contractors.

Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), how soon must a fatal accident at work be reported to the HSE?

Answer: Immediately (without delay)

Fatal accidents must be reported to the HSE immediately, without delay, by the fastest practicable means.

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require that lifting equipment used for lifting persons is thoroughly examined at what frequency?

Answer: Every 6 months

LOLER requires equipment used for lifting persons to be thoroughly examined at least every 6 months.

Which regulation requires employers to provide adequate welfare facilities such as toilets, washing facilities, and rest areas on construction sites?

Answer: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

CDM 2015 Schedule 2 sets out the minimum welfare facilities required on construction sites.