NEBOSH NCC1 Quiz
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Construction issues - Answer: Transitory nature of workers
Temporary nature of construction activities and the constantly changing workplace
Time pressures from clients and principal contractors
Weather conditions
Levels of numeracy and literacy of workers
Non-English speaking workers
High risk areas for injuries in construction - Answer: Falls from height
Slips, trips and falls
Being struck by falling/moving objects
Manual handling
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 - Answer: Apply to all construction projects
Duties placed on clients, designers and all construction workers
CDM regs - notifiable projects - Answer: Construction phase will last longer than 30 days
Construction phase will involve more than 500 person days at work
Duty holders for notifiable projects - Answer: Client - have most influence
Designers - have responsibility beyond construction phase
Contractors - competence
CDM Co-ordinator - advise client of their duties, co- ordinates others
Principal contractor - safe working, co- ordination and co-operation between contractors
,CDM client duties - Answer: Appoint competent persons
Ensure suitable mgmt of welfare
Allow sufficient time and resources
Provide pre-construction info
Appoint duty holders for notifiable projects
Retain and provide access to health and safety file
CDM co-ordinator CDM duties - Answer: Advise and assist client with their duties
Notify HSE
Co-ordinate H&S aspects of design work and co-operate with others
Facilitate good communication
Liaise with principal contractor re ongoing design
Pass on pre-construction information
Prepare/update H&S file
Designer CDM duties - Answer: Check client is aware of their duties
Eliminate hazards and reduce risks during design
Provide information about remaining risks
Check CDM co-ordinator has been appointed
Provide any information needed for H&S file
Principal contractors CDM duties - Answer: Plan, manage and monitor construction phase
Prepare, develop and implement a written plan and site rules
Give contractors relevant parts of the plan
Provide suitable welfare facilities
Check competence of all appointees
Site inductions and further info and training
Consult with workers
Liaise with CDM-c
, Secure the site
Contractor CDM duties - Answer: Check client aware of duties
Plan, manage and monitor own work and that of workers
Check competence
Train own employees
Comply with part 4 of CDM regs
Ensure adequate welfare facilities
Co-operate with principal contractor
Pre-construction information - Answer: Description of the project
Management requirements and provisions
Environmental restrictions and existing risks on site
Design and construction hazards
Health and safety file
Construction phase H&S plan - Answer: Relevant info from pre-construction information
Project description and programme or works with key dates
Identify the organisation in place (mgmt structure, responsibilities and "who does what")
Identify arrangements in place to manage H&S risks
Show how construction work will be co-ordinated and how consultation will be achieved
Contain the H&S file
Health and safety file contains: - Answer: Brief description of the work carried out
As built dwgs
Survey info (e.g. Asbestos) and groundwork plans
Location of services
Key structural issues and safe loading of floors, roofs etc.
Safety info regarding any hazardous substances or materials used
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Construction issues - Answer: Transitory nature of workers
Temporary nature of construction activities and the constantly changing workplace
Time pressures from clients and principal contractors
Weather conditions
Levels of numeracy and literacy of workers
Non-English speaking workers
High risk areas for injuries in construction - Answer: Falls from height
Slips, trips and falls
Being struck by falling/moving objects
Manual handling
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 - Answer: Apply to all construction projects
Duties placed on clients, designers and all construction workers
CDM regs - notifiable projects - Answer: Construction phase will last longer than 30 days
Construction phase will involve more than 500 person days at work
Duty holders for notifiable projects - Answer: Client - have most influence
Designers - have responsibility beyond construction phase
Contractors - competence
CDM Co-ordinator - advise client of their duties, co- ordinates others
Principal contractor - safe working, co- ordination and co-operation between contractors
,CDM client duties - Answer: Appoint competent persons
Ensure suitable mgmt of welfare
Allow sufficient time and resources
Provide pre-construction info
Appoint duty holders for notifiable projects
Retain and provide access to health and safety file
CDM co-ordinator CDM duties - Answer: Advise and assist client with their duties
Notify HSE
Co-ordinate H&S aspects of design work and co-operate with others
Facilitate good communication
Liaise with principal contractor re ongoing design
Pass on pre-construction information
Prepare/update H&S file
Designer CDM duties - Answer: Check client is aware of their duties
Eliminate hazards and reduce risks during design
Provide information about remaining risks
Check CDM co-ordinator has been appointed
Provide any information needed for H&S file
Principal contractors CDM duties - Answer: Plan, manage and monitor construction phase
Prepare, develop and implement a written plan and site rules
Give contractors relevant parts of the plan
Provide suitable welfare facilities
Check competence of all appointees
Site inductions and further info and training
Consult with workers
Liaise with CDM-c
, Secure the site
Contractor CDM duties - Answer: Check client aware of duties
Plan, manage and monitor own work and that of workers
Check competence
Train own employees
Comply with part 4 of CDM regs
Ensure adequate welfare facilities
Co-operate with principal contractor
Pre-construction information - Answer: Description of the project
Management requirements and provisions
Environmental restrictions and existing risks on site
Design and construction hazards
Health and safety file
Construction phase H&S plan - Answer: Relevant info from pre-construction information
Project description and programme or works with key dates
Identify the organisation in place (mgmt structure, responsibilities and "who does what")
Identify arrangements in place to manage H&S risks
Show how construction work will be co-ordinated and how consultation will be achieved
Contain the H&S file
Health and safety file contains: - Answer: Brief description of the work carried out
As built dwgs
Survey info (e.g. Asbestos) and groundwork plans
Location of services
Key structural issues and safe loading of floors, roofs etc.
Safety info regarding any hazardous substances or materials used
