SMSTS Practical Application in Site Management 2

Question 1

A subcontractor on your site refuses to follow the site's PPE rules, claiming their own company rules are sufficient. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Remind them that site rules apply to all workers and enforce compliance or remove them from site

Answer

The principal contractor's site rules take precedence and apply to all workers on site, including subcontractors.

Question 2

When conducting a site induction, which topic is MOST critical to cover first?

Accepted Answer

Emergency procedures and muster points

Answer

Emergency procedures must be communicated first so workers can respond safely to any immediate incident.

Question 3

A worker reports a near-miss where a load nearly struck a pedestrian. What should the site manager do?

Accepted Answer

Investigate, record, and use it to review risk assessments and controls

Answer

Near-misses are leading indicators of accidents and must be investigated to prevent future incidents.

Question 4

Under CDM 2015, who is responsible for preparing the Construction Phase Plan?

Accepted Answer

The principal contractor

Answer

The principal contractor must prepare and maintain the Construction Phase Plan before construction begins.

Question 5

Hot works are about to begin near stored flammable materials. What control measure is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Issue a hot works permit and remove or protect flammable materials before starting

Answer

A hot works permit combined with removal or protection of flammable materials eliminates the primary ignition risk.

(SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme Practice Test

(SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme Practice Test

SMSTS Practical Application in Site Management 2