SMSTS Risk Assessment and Mitigation 2

Question 1

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, which workers require a 'suitable and sufficient' risk assessment to be conducted for them specifically?

Accepted Answer

Workers under 18 years old and new or expectant mothers

Answer

Regulation 16 and 19 require specific risk assessments for new/expectant mothers and young persons due to their particular vulnerabilities.

Question 2

What does the hierarchy of risk control require a site manager to consider FIRST before implementing any other measure?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard entirely

Answer

The hierarchy of control places elimination at the top because removing the hazard entirely is the most effective way to prevent harm.

Question 3

A risk assessment identifies a 'significant finding.' What action must the site manager take?

Accepted Answer

Record the finding and implement control measures

Answer

Significant findings must be recorded in writing and appropriate control measures must be put in place promptly.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a 'residual risk' assessment after controls have been applied?

Accepted Answer

To determine the level of risk that remains after controls are in place

Answer

Residual risk assessment evaluates the remaining danger once all reasonably practicable controls have been implemented.

Question 5

On a construction site, a method statement is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A step-by-step description of how a specific task will be carried out safely

Answer

A method statement describes the sequence of work, resources, and controls to ensure a high-risk task is performed safely.

(SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme Practice Test

(SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme Practice Test

SMSTS Risk Assessment and Mitigation 2