SMSTS Documentation and Reporting 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of inspection report must be completed before a worker enters an excavation deeper than 2 metres?
- COSHH assessment
- Excavation inspection report (Form 91) (Correct answer)
- Hot work permit
- Scaffolding inspection certificate
Correct answer: Excavation inspection report (Form 91)
Excavations over 2 metres deep must be inspected and a written report (traditionally Form 91) completed before workers enter.
Question 2: What does the term 'dynamic risk assessment' mean in site documentation?
- A risk assessment updated only annually
- An ongoing assessment made by workers as conditions change in real time (Correct answer)
- A risk assessment conducted only by the principal contractor
- A computer-generated hazard report
Correct answer: An ongoing assessment made by workers as conditions change in real time
A dynamic risk assessment is an ongoing evaluation that workers conduct as site conditions change, enabling immediate response to new hazards.
Question 3: Under RIDDOR, which of the following must be reported to the HSE?
- A worker who receives first-aid treatment only
- An over-7-day incapacitation injury (Correct answer)
- Any bruise suffered on site
- A minor cut requiring a plaster
Correct answer: An over-7-day incapacitation injury
Under RIDDOR, injuries that prevent a worker from performing their normal duties for more than 7 consecutive days must be reported to the HSE.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a Construction Phase Plan (CPP)?
- To outline the project budget
- To set out how health and safety will be managed during construction (Correct answer)
- To record the programme of work only
- To list the qualifications of all site workers
Correct answer: To set out how health and safety will be managed during construction
The Construction Phase Plan documents how health and safety risks will be managed throughout the construction phase of the project.
Question 5: Which document should be referenced when planning a lift using a mobile crane on a construction site?
- COSHH data sheet
- Lift plan and risk assessment (Correct answer)
- Environmental management plan
- Traffic management scheme
Correct answer: Lift plan and risk assessment
A lift plan and associated risk assessment must be prepared and followed for all crane lifting operations on site.
Question 6: When should a permit to work system be used for hot work activities?
- Only in residential construction projects
- Whenever welding, cutting, or grinding is carried out near flammable materials (Correct answer)
- Only when the client specifically requests it
- When the work is scheduled to last more than one hour
Correct answer: Whenever welding, cutting, or grinding is carried out near flammable materials
A hot work permit is required whenever welding, cutting, or grinding activities take place near flammable materials to control fire risk.
Question 7: What is a COSHH assessment used for on a construction site?
- Assessing the structural integrity of scaffolding
- Identifying and controlling risks from hazardous substances (Correct answer)
- Recording plant and equipment maintenance
- Documenting first-aid treatment given to workers
Correct answer: Identifying and controlling risks from hazardous substances
A COSHH assessment identifies hazardous substances in use, evaluates exposure risks, and specifies control measures to protect workers.
SMSTS Documentation and Reporting 3
Which type of inspection report must be completed before a worker enters an excavation deeper than 2 metres?