SSSTS Supervisory Responsibilities under CDM 2015 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a pre-start briefing conducted by a site supervisor?

Accepted Answer

To communicate the day's tasks, hazards, control measures and any changes to the safe system of work before work begins

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To complete the site induction for new workers

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To brief workers on the commercial progress of the project

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To conduct a random drug and alcohol test

Question 2

Under CDM 2015, who is responsible for monitoring the health and safety performance of workers on the construction site?

Accepted Answer

The Principal Contractor (through supervisors and managers)

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The Health and Safety Executive

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The Principal Designer

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The Client

Question 3

When a site supervisor identifies a significant health and safety hazard they cannot control themselves, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the work, prevent access to the area, and escalate the matter to senior management immediately

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Continue work and document the hazard for later review

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Issue a verbal warning to the workers involved

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Contact the HSE directly without informing management

Question 4

What does a site supervisor need to confirm before a new contractor starts work in their area?

Accepted Answer

That the contractor has received site induction, holds relevant qualifications, has read the relevant method statement and has appropriate equipment

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That the contractor has paid their trade union subscription

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That the contractor has agreed to work at reduced rates

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That the contractor is registered with the HSE

Question 5

What is a supervisor's responsibility regarding workers who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

Accepted Answer

Remove them from site immediately in accordance with the site's fitness-for-work policy

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Issue a verbal warning and continue monitoring them

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Allow them to continue if the work is low-risk

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Report them to the HSE directly

Question 6

Under CDM 2015, what does 'monitoring' mean as a supervisory function?

Accepted Answer

Actively observing work activities, inspecting conditions and comparing against the planned safe system to identify gaps

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Completing daily diary entries

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Reviewing CCTV footage at the end of each day

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Only conducting formal weekly inspections