SMSTS Documentation and Reporting 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When must a F10 notification be submitted to the HSE for a construction project?
- Before any construction work begins (Correct answer)
- Within 7 days of work starting
- Only when the project exceeds 12 months
- When the workforce exceeds 50 people
Correct answer: Before any construction work begins
Under CDM 2015, the F10 notification must be submitted to the HSE before the construction phase begins for notifiable projects.
Question 2: Which document records the findings of a risk assessment and the control measures in place?
- Method statement
- Safe system of work
- Risk assessment record (Correct answer)
- Permit to work
Correct answer: Risk assessment record
A risk assessment record formally documents the identified hazards, who might be harmed, and the control measures implemented.
Question 3: How long must accident records be retained under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)?
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
- 7 years
Correct answer: 3 years
RIDDOR requires that records of reportable incidents be kept for a minimum of 3 years from the date of the entry.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a toolbox talk record?
- To satisfy insurance requirements only
- To demonstrate that safety briefings were given and attendance was recorded (Correct answer)
- To replace the need for formal induction training
- To document equipment calibration
Correct answer: To demonstrate that safety briefings were given and attendance was recorded
Toolbox talk records provide evidence that workers received safety briefings on specific topics and confirm attendance.
Question 5: Under CDM 2015, what must the health and safety file contain at project completion?
- Only the original design drawings
- Information needed for future construction, maintenance, and demolition work (Correct answer)
- Copies of all subcontractor contracts
- The principal contractor's insurance certificates
Correct answer: Information needed for future construction, maintenance, and demolition work
The health and safety file must contain information useful for future construction, maintenance, and demolition of the structure.
Question 6: A near-miss that resulted in no injury should be:
- Ignored if no one was hurt
- Recorded and investigated to prevent recurrence (Correct answer)
- Only reported verbally to the supervisor
- Documented only if property was damaged
Correct answer: Recorded and investigated to prevent recurrence
Near-misses must be recorded and investigated because they indicate potential for serious injury if conditions are not corrected.
Question 7: What information must a site visitor sign-in register typically capture?
- Only the visitor's name
- Name, company, time in, time out, and emergency contact
- Name, purpose of visit, and signature (Correct answer)
- Vehicle registration and employer's name only
Correct answer: Name, purpose of visit, and signature
A site visitor register typically captures the visitor's name, purpose of visit, and signature to account for all persons on site.
SMSTS Documentation and Reporting 2
When must a F10 notification be submitted to the HSE for a construction project?