SSSTS Induction Training & Young Workers 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of the 'golden rules' section of a site induction?

Accepted Answer

To communicate the non-negotiable safety behaviours for which immediate dismissal from site will result if breached

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To list all site health and safety rules in full detail

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To introduce workers to the commercial rules of the project

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To provide guidance on overtime working arrangements

Question 2

What is the minimum frequency for reviewing site-specific induction content?

Accepted Answer

Whenever significant hazards change, new phases begin, or incidents occur that reveal a gap in induction content

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Once per year only

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Only when a new Principal Contractor takes over

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Only when the HSE requires a review

Question 3

What should a supervisor do if a worker does not speak enough English to fully understand the site induction?

Accepted Answer

Arrange for a competent interpreter to assist with the induction or provide translated materials before the worker starts any work

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Allow the worker to start work and arrange the induction later

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Proceed with the induction and ask the worker to sign the attendance sheet

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Only induct them on general site rules and skip the hazard information

Question 4

What does 'competence' mean for young workers who have only recently qualified?

Accepted Answer

They may have theoretical knowledge but lack practical experience — supervisors must assess practical ability before assigning tasks and provide extra guidance until experience is gained

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A CSCS card confirms full competence regardless of work experience

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Young workers with qualifications are fully competent for all tasks in their trade

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Competence is only assessed after the worker has completed three months on the site

Question 5

What is the CDM 2015 requirement for welfare facilities at the start of the construction phase?

Accepted Answer

Welfare facilities must be available from the start of the construction phase — they must not be left until later in the programme

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Welfare facilities can be provided once the permanent building is watertight

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Welfare facilities are only required once 10 or more workers are on site

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Welfare facilities are the client's responsibility and do not need to be provided before occupation

Question 6

What is the content requirement for a visitors' induction compared to a worker's induction?

Accepted Answer

A visitor induction covers emergency procedures, restricted areas, personal protective equipment required and the specific hazards of the areas they will visit — shorter than a worker induction but still mandatory

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Visitors do not require an induction if accompanied by a site employee

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A visitor induction is identical in content to a worker induction

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Visitors are exempt from induction requirements if their visit lasts less than one hour