Supervisor Responsibilities Flashcards

What is the supervisor's responsibility regarding the welfare facilities on a construction site under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015?

Answer: The supervisor should ensure that adequate welfare facilities (toilets, washing facilities, drinking water, rest areas) are available and maintained

Under CDM 2015, Schedule 2, adequate welfare facilities must be provided on all construction sites. The supervisor should ensure these include sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, drinking water, rest facilities, and changing rooms where needed, and that they are kept clean and maintained.

A worker approaches the supervisor to report that they feel unsafe performing a particular task. How should the supervisor respond?

Answer: Listen to the worker's concerns, assess whether the task is genuinely unsafe, take appropriate action to address any risks, and thank the worker for raising the concern

A supervisor should take all safety concerns seriously. They should listen actively, investigate whether the concern is valid, take immediate action if there is a genuine risk, and positively reinforce the reporting behaviour to maintain a culture where workers feel comfortable raising safety issues.

What is the supervisor's role in monitoring and controlling working hours to prevent fatigue-related accidents?

Answer: The supervisor should monitor working hours, ensure adequate rest breaks are taken, and intervene if workers show signs of fatigue that could compromise safety

Fatigue is a significant cause of construction accidents. The supervisor should monitor working hours, ensure compliance with the Working Time Regulations 1998, enforce rest breaks, and watch for signs of fatigue such as reduced concentration, poor decision-making, or impaired coordination.

When delegating tasks to workers, what must a site supervisor ensure?

Answer: That the worker is competent, has received adequate briefing, understands the risks, has the correct tools and PPE, and knows the safe system of work

Effective delegation requires the supervisor to verify the worker's competence for the specific task, provide adequate briefing on the method and risks, ensure correct tools and PPE are available, confirm the worker understands the safe system of work, and monitor progress.

What records should a site supervisor maintain regarding safety on their section of the site?

Answer: Toolbox talk records, induction records, inspection reports, near-miss reports, accident records, and permit-to-work documentation

A site supervisor should maintain comprehensive safety records including: toolbox talk attendance and content, induction records, workplace inspection reports, near-miss and hazard reports, accident and incident records, permit-to-work documentation, and equipment inspection records.

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, what must a supervisor do if they identify a serious and imminent danger?

Answer: Implement the emergency procedure, evacuate workers from the danger area, and prevent workers from re-entering until the danger is resolved

Under Regulation 8 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, when a serious and imminent danger is identified, workers must be informed, the area must be evacuated, and workers must not be allowed to return until the danger has been eliminated or adequately controlled.