SMSTS Health and Welfare

Question 1

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, who has primary responsibility for ensuring adequate welfare facilities are provided on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

The Principal Contractor

Answer

The Principal Contractor is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the construction phase, which includes ensuring adequate welfare facilities are provided for all workers on site.

Question 2

What is the minimum number of toilet facilities required for a site with up to 25 workers under Schedule 2 of CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

Schedule 2 of CDM 2015 requires a minimum of 1 toilet facility for sites with up to 25 workers, with provision increasing as headcount rises.

Question 3

What does COSHH stand for?

Accepted Answer

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Answer

COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, which is the UK regulation that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to workers' health.

Question 4

At what daily noise exposure level does the lower exposure action value (EAV) require employers to provide hearing protection and information under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

80 dB(A)

Answer

The lower exposure action value is 80 dB(A), at which level employers must make hearing protection available and provide information and training, though use is not yet mandatory.

Question 5

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Answer

RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, which requires employers and duty holders to report certain workplace incidents to the HSE.

(SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme Practice Test

(SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme Practice Test

SMSTS Health and Welfare