Documentation and Reporting Flashcards
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Who is legally responsible for ensuring the Construction Phase Plan is prepared before construction work begins?
Answer: The principal contractor
Under CDM 2015, the principal contractor has a legal duty to prepare the Construction Phase Plan before construction work begins.
What must be recorded in a scaffold inspection report?
Answer: Date of inspection, condition of scaffold, any defects found, and inspector's name
A scaffold inspection report must document the date, inspector's identity, condition, defects found, and remedial action required.
In the context of site documentation, what is a 'safe system of work'?
Answer: A documented procedure describing how to perform a task safely
A safe system of work is a formal procedure that integrates hazard identification and control measures into step-by-step work instructions.
How frequently must scaffolding be formally inspected under the Work at Height Regulations 2005?
Answer: Every 7 days and after any event likely to affect stability
Scaffolding must be inspected at least every 7 days and after any event such as severe weather that could affect its structural integrity.
What is the key difference between a method statement and a risk assessment?
Answer: A risk assessment identifies hazards and controls; a method statement describes how work will be done safely
A risk assessment identifies hazards and evaluates risk levels, while a method statement describes the safe sequence of work steps incorporating those controls.
When an employee reports an unsafe condition to a site manager, what is the most appropriate immediate documentation step?
Answer: Record it in the site safety observation log and investigate promptly
Unsafe conditions should be recorded in a site safety observation log and investigated immediately to prevent incidents.
Which document establishes the pre-construction information that the principal designer must provide?
Answer: The pre-construction information pack
The pre-construction information pack is prepared by the principal designer and contains existing health and safety information relevant to the project.