SMSTS Documentation and Reporting 3

Question 1

Which type of inspection report must be completed before a worker enters an excavation deeper than 2 metres?

Accepted Answer

Excavation inspection report (Form 91)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

An ongoing assessment made by workers as conditions change in real time

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

An over-7-day incapacitation injury

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

To set out how health and safety will be managed during construction

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Lift plan and risk assessment

Answer

A lift plan and associated risk assessment must be prepared and followed for all crane lifting operations on site.

(SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme Practice Test