Course Structure & Content Flashcards
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Which SMSTS module specifically addresses the management of subcontractors on site?
Answer: Site management and supervision
The site management and supervision module covers coordinating and managing subcontractors and their activities.
What document must a site manager produce to demonstrate compliance with CDM 2015 principal contractor duties?
Answer: Construction phase plan
The construction phase plan is the key document required under CDM 2015 for principal contractors.
In the SMSTS course, 'proximity hazards' typically refer to which scenario?
Answer: Construction activity near occupied premises or the public
Proximity hazards in SMSTS relate to risks from construction work near the public, roads, or occupied buildings.
Which topic within the SMSTS course covers noise, vibration, and dust controls?
Answer: Occupational health and hygiene
Occupational health and hygiene covers controls for noise, vibration, dust, and other health hazards.
What is the primary purpose of a site induction covered in SMSTS training?
Answer: To inform all workers of site-specific hazards, rules, and emergency procedures
Site inductions ensure all workers understand site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and site rules before starting work.
Under the SMSTS curriculum, which hierarchy of control should a site manager apply when assessing risks?
Answer: Eliminate, substitute, engineer, administrate, PPE
The hierarchy of control — elimination through to PPE — is the framework taught in SMSTS for managing workplace risks.
Which SMSTS module addresses environmental management and sustainability on construction sites?
Answer: Environmental management and sustainability
Environmental management and sustainability is a dedicated SMSTS module covering waste, pollution, and ecological impact.