ECS Assessment.docx

What do the letters CDM stand for? A - Control of Demolition Management Regulations B - Control of dangerous materials regulations C - Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations D - Construction (Design and Management) Regulations - correct answer D Identify one method of enforcing regulations that are available to to the health and safety executive A - Health notice B - Improvement Notice C - Obstruction Notice D - Increasing Insurance Premiums - correct answer B What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an inspector of the local authority or the HSE? A - The work in hand can be completed, but no new work started B - The work can continue if adequate safety precautions are put b place C - The work that is subject to the notice must cease D - The work can continue, provided a risk assessment is carried out - correct answer C A health and safety executive inspector can? A - Only visit if they have made an appointment B - Visit at any time C - Only Visit if accompanied by the principal contractor D - Only visit to interview the site manager - correct answer B A Prohibition Notice Means: A - When you finish the work you must not start again B - The work must stop immediately C - Work is to stop for that day only D - Work may continue until the end of the day - correct answer B In what circumstances can an HSE improvement Notice be issued? A - If there is a breach of legal requirements B - By warrant through the police C - Only between Monday and Friday on site D - Through the prosecution office - correct answer A What is an "Improvement Notice"? A - A notice issued by the principal contractor to tidy up the site B - A notice from the client to the principal contractor to speed up the work C - A notice issued by a building control officer to deepen foundations D - A notice issued by an HSE/local authority inspector to enforce compliance with health and safety legislation - correct answer D If a health and safety executive inspector issues a 'Prohibition Notice' this means that: A - The site manager can choose whether or not to ignore the notice B - Specific work activities, highlighted on the notice, must stop C - The HSE must supervise the work covered by the notice D - The HSE must supervise all work from then on - correct answer B Employers are required to provide information to their employees on their health and safety rights and responsibilities and how to get advice by: A - Telling them verbally when they start work for them B - Displaying a poster or giving them leaflets approved by the HSE C - Making them read the company health and safety policy D - E-mailing the information to them - correct answer B Who is responsible for signing a Company Safety Policy? A - Site Manager B - Company safety officer C - Company Secretary D - Managing Director - correct answer D Which one of the following must be in a company's write health and safety police: A - Aims and objectives of the company B - Organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out the health and safety policy C - Name of the health and safety adviser D - Company directors home address - correct answer B Employers have to produce a written health and safety policy statement when: A - A contract commences B - They employ five people or more C - The safety representative requests it D - The HSE notifies them - correct answer B Companies employing five or more people must have a written health and safety policy because: A - The principal contractor gives them work on site B - The HSAWA 1974 requires it C - The social security Act requires it D - The trade unions require it - correct answer B What do the letters HSE stand for? A -Highly safe electrician B - Health and safety exercise C - Health and safety examiner D - Health and safety executive - correct answer D The health and safety executive is: A -Part of the national health service B - The regulatory body for the promotion of health and safety at work C - The jury in health and safety court cases D - Part of the police force - correct answer B The Health and safety at work act requires employers to provide what for their employees? A - Adequate rest periods B - Payment for work done C - A safe place of work D - Suitable transport to work - correct answer C The health and safety at work act 1974 and any regulations made under the act are: A - not compulsory, but should be complied with if convenient B - Advisory to companies and individuals C - Practical advice for the employer to follow D - Legally binding - correct answer D Under the health and safety at work act 1974, which of the following have a duty to work safely? A - Employees only B - The general public