Mixed Deck — All SMSTS Topics Flashcards
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Under CDM 2015, who is responsible for ensuring that the Health and Safety File is handed to the client at project completion?
Answer: The Principal Designer
The Principal Designer is responsible for compiling and delivering the Health and Safety File to the client at the end of the construction phase.
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.
How does achieving SMSTS certification typically benefit a construction company from a procurement perspective?
Answer: It can be cited as evidence of competence when tendering for contracts, particularly on public sector projects
Many clients, especially in the public sector, require evidence of managerial competence in safety; SMSTS certification strengthens tender submissions by demonstrating this.
Which of the following best describes the 'waste hierarchy' that site managers must apply?
Answer: Prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery, disposal — in that order of preference
The waste hierarchy, required by the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, prioritizes prevention first and disposal as the last resort.
A site manager is planning work in a confined space. Which step is essential before any worker enters?
Answer: Conduct atmospheric testing, issue a permit to work, and station a trained attendant outside
Confined space entry requires atmospheric testing, a permit to work, and a trained standby person as minimum legal controls under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.
During the SMSTS course, candidates learn that RIDDOR 2013 requires employers to report which type of incident to the HSE?
Answer: Specified injuries, over-seven-day injuries, dangerous occurrences, and work-related diseases
RIDDOR 2013 requires reporting of specified injuries, over-seven-day incapacitation, dangerous occurrences, and occupational diseases.
Under RIDDOR, which of the following must be reported to the HSE?
Answer: An over-7-day incapacitation injury
Under RIDDOR, injuries that prevent a worker from performing their normal duties for more than 7 consecutive days must be reported to the HSE.
Which statement best describes the purpose of the SMSTS accreditation scheme?
Answer: To demonstrate that site managers have the knowledge to manage health and safety
SMSTS accreditation demonstrates that site managers possess the knowledge and competence to manage health and safety effectively on construction sites.
A worker reports a near-miss where a load nearly struck a pedestrian. What should the site manager do?
Answer: Investigate, record, and use it to review risk assessments and controls
Near-misses are leading indicators of accidents and must be investigated to prevent future incidents.
Who is typically responsible for ensuring compliance with technical standards?
Answer: All professionals involved, from design through implementation
Compliance with technical standards is a shared responsibility across all stages of a project.
What document do SMSTS graduates typically present to demonstrate their qualification on site?
Answer: The CITB SMSTS certificate or a CSCS Manager Card
The CITB SMSTS certificate, and the associated CSCS Manager Card that can be applied for, serve as recognized proof of qualification.
Which legislation specifically requires employers to assess risks to the health and safety of their employees?
Answer: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 specifically require employers to conduct suitable and sufficient risk assessments.
Under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, at what daily personal noise exposure level must employers provide hearing protection?
Answer: 80 dB(A) — the lower exposure action value
Employers must make hearing protection available at the lower exposure action value of 80 dB(A) and its use becomes mandatory at the upper level of 85 dB(A).
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Answer: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, which requires employers and duty holders to report certain workplace incidents to the HSE.
When reviewing tender submissions from subcontractors, a site manager should assess which of the following H&S criteria?
Answer: Evidence of competence, training records, and H&S management systems
Competence assessment during procurement includes checking H&S management systems, training, qualifications, and relevant experience.
What happens if a candidate fails the SMSTS final exam?
Answer: They can retake the test within a limited period
If a candidate fails the SMSTS final exam, they are typically given the opportunity to retake the test within a limited period, often within 90 days. This policy allows candidates to review the material and re-attempt the assessment without having to repeat the entire course. It provides a second chance to demonstrate their understanding of site safety management.
A site manager receives a batch of steel reinforcement without a mill certificate. What should they do?
Answer: Quarantine the material and obtain the certificate before allowing use
Materials without traceability documentation must be quarantined until certification confirming specification compliance is received.
Which type of inspection report must be completed before a worker enters an excavation deeper than 2 metres?
Answer: Excavation inspection report (Form 91)
Excavations over 2 metres deep must be inspected and a written report (traditionally Form 91) completed before workers enter.
What is the primary purpose of a Construction Phase Plan (CPP)?
Answer: To document how health and safety will be managed throughout the construction phase
The CPP sets out the arrangements for managing and monitoring health and safety during the construction phase of a project.
What color coding system is widely used in the UK to identify the last quarter of electrical test for portable power tools?
Answer: Colored cable ties or tags changed quarterly
A colored tag or cable tie system is widely adopted on UK sites to visually indicate the period during which the tool was last PAT tested.