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HS&E MAP practice question: CDM 2015 duties (2 of 4)

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You are the principal contractor on a project with several contractors.

When must the construction phase plan be ready?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Before the construction phase begins
  2. B. Within a month of starting work on site
  3. C. At the end of the project, for the health and safety file
  4. D. Only if HSE asks for one
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says the principal contractor must prepare a written construction phase plan before the construction phase begins, then keep it under review.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The plan must be in place before work starts.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The plan is for managing the work. The health and safety file is a different document.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. It is required whether or not HSE asks.

Explanation

The construction phase plan must be ready before the construction phase starts, and reviewed as the work goes on.

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