SSSTS Supervisory Responsibilities under CDM 2015

Question 1

Under CDM 2015, which duty holder is a site supervisor most likely to be working for on a construction project?

Accepted Answer

The Principal Contractor

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The Principal Designer

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The Client

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The HSE

Question 2

What is the primary health and safety responsibility of a site supervisor under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring workers under their supervision follow the Construction Phase Plan and safe systems of work

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Designing the health and safety file

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Appointing the Principal Designer

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Notifying HSE of the project commencement

Question 3

Under CDM 2015, what document must the Principal Contractor prepare before construction begins?

Accepted Answer

Construction Phase Plan

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Health and Safety File

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Pre-Construction Information Pack

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Risk Assessment Register

Question 4

What is a site supervisor's duty regarding contractors working within their area of supervision?

Accepted Answer

To ensure they work in accordance with the site rules and safe systems of work

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To take over the employment responsibilities of the contractor's workers

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To redesign the work if a contractor raises a concern

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To directly manage all subcontract workers regardless of their employer

Question 5

Which action should a site supervisor take if they observe a worker carrying out an unsafe act?

Accepted Answer

Stop the work immediately, address the issue and only allow work to restart when it is safe

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Ignore it if the worker appears experienced

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Note it for discussion at the next site meeting

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Report it to the HSE directly without speaking to the worker

Question 6

What does the Construction Phase Plan contain that is relevant to a site supervisor's daily role?

Accepted Answer

Site rules, emergency arrangements, risk assessments, method statements and welfare facilities arrangements

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The commercial programme for completing the works

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The names and qualifications of all designers

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The contract sum and payment schedule