Practical Application in Site Management Flashcards

A subcontractor on your site refuses to follow the site's PPE rules, claiming their own company rules are sufficient. What is the correct course of action?

Answer: Remind them that site rules apply to all workers and enforce compliance or remove them from site

The principal contractor's site rules take precedence and apply to all workers on site, including subcontractors.

When conducting a site induction, which topic is MOST critical to cover first?

Answer: Emergency procedures and muster points

Emergency procedures must be communicated first so workers can respond safely to any immediate incident.

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.

Under CDM 2015, who is responsible for preparing the Construction Phase Plan?

Answer: The principal contractor

The principal contractor must prepare and maintain the Construction Phase Plan before construction begins.

Hot works are about to begin near stored flammable materials. What control measure is MOST important?

Answer: Issue a hot works permit and remove or protect flammable materials before starting

A hot works permit combined with removal or protection of flammable materials eliminates the primary ignition risk.

What is the primary purpose of a toolbox talk on a construction site?

Answer: To brief workers on specific hazards relevant to the upcoming work

Toolbox talks deliver targeted, task-specific safety information to workers just before or during the work activity.

Which document records the specific safety measures for an individual high-risk task such as working at height?

Answer: Method statement and risk assessment

A method statement paired with a risk assessment details the safe system of work for high-risk activities.