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HS&E MAP practice question: CDM 2015 duties (1 of 4)

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A commercial project is expected to last 40 working days, with up to 25 workers on site at the same time.

Who must notify HSE?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Each subcontractor, separately
  2. B. Nobody, as it is under 500 person days
  3. C. The workers' safety representative
  4. D. The client
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. One notification is made, and the duty is the client's.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A project is notifiable if it meets either test. This one lasts over 30 working days with over 20 workers at once.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The client has the duty, though they can ask someone else to notify for them.
  • D. Right: Right. The project lasts more than 30 working days with more than 20 workers at the same time, so it is notifiable. HSE says the client has the duty to notify.

Explanation

A project is notifiable if it lasts over 30 working days with over 20 workers at once, or exceeds 500 person days. The client notifies HSE.

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