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HS&E MAP practice question: Managing contractors and competence (2 of 4)

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A new operative arrives who has not done this type of work before.

Under CDM 2015, when can they do it?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Once trained and supervised to do it safely
  2. B. Straight away, as everyone has to learn somehow
  3. C. Never, as only experienced workers can be employed
  4. D. Only after they have passed a test set by HSE
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says workers should only do construction work if they have the skills, knowledge, training and experience, or are given the training and supervision to do it safely.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. They need training and supervision first.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. New workers can do the work with proper training and supervision.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. HSE doesn't set tests for each task. They need training and supervision.

Explanation

Workers need the skills, knowledge, training and experience for the job, or the training and supervision to do it safely.

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