CITB Managers Welfare Facilities and Environmental Legislation

Question 1

CDM 2015 Schedule 2 requires welfare facilities to be provided from the start of the construction phase. Which of the following is NOT listed as a required welfare facility?

Accepted Answer

A gymnasium for worker health and fitness

Answer

Sanitary conveniences (toilets)

Answer

Facilities for washing

Answer

Rest facilities

Question 2

How many toilets should be provided on a construction site with 30 male workers?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

5

Question 3

Drinking water on a construction site must be:

Accepted Answer

An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water, clearly marked as drinking water, with sufficient cups or a jet facility — and not sited adjacent to toilets

Answer

Provided in any container, even if not clearly identified

Answer

Only required for sites with more than 20 workers

Answer

Replaced daily regardless of consumption

Question 4

Rest facilities on a construction site should be adequate to accommodate workers during breaks. What must they include?

Accepted Answer

Seats with backs (not just benches), facilities for eating meals (including access to a means of heating food), and facilities for boiling water

Answer

Only seats

Answer

A dedicated canteen with catering staff

Answer

Only a shelter from the rain

Question 5

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 — what is the minimum temperature requirement for indoor workplaces?

Accepted Answer

16°C for sedentary work; higher temperatures are desirable

Answer

18°C

Answer

10°C

Answer

There is no minimum temperature requirement in law

Question 6

Welfare facilities on a construction site must be maintained in which condition throughout the project?

Accepted Answer

In a clean and orderly state, with adequate lighting, and kept in good working order throughout the project — inspection and cleaning records are good practice

Answer

Only clean at the start of the project

Answer

Only when HSE inspectors are expected

Answer

Clean only during daylight hours