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HS&E MAP practice question: Managing contractors and competence (3 of 4)

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You are the principal contractor. A subcontractor's team arrives to start work.

What must you have checked?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. That the team all drive the same make of van
  2. B. Nothing, as the subcontractor is responsible
  3. C. Only that their invoices are correct
  4. D. That anyone you appointed is competent
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Vans don't show competence.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The principal contractor must check competence and coordinate the work.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. You must check they can work safely.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says the principal contractor must check that anyone they appoint is competent to do the work safely.

Explanation

Principal contractors check the competence of anyone they appoint, and plan, manage and coordinate their work.

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