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CDM 2015 duties questions for the CSCS MAP test

4 free questions on CDM 2015 duties, from section A. Legal and management. Every question is original and explains why each option is right or wrong.

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Question 1

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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
Show the answer and explanation

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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Question 2

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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
Show the answer and explanation

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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Question 3

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A client is planning a project with several contractors.

Who must the client appoint to control the construction phase?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The cheapest of the contractors, with no formal role
  2. B. An HSE inspector
  3. C. Nobody, as each contractor manages itself
  4. D. A principal contractor
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. A principal contractor must be appointed, and they must have the skills and capability for the role.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. HSE enforces the law. It doesn't run projects.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Someone must plan, manage and coordinate the whole construction phase.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says the client appoints a principal contractor to control the construction phase of any project with more than one contractor.

Explanation

On projects with more than one contractor, the client appoints a principal contractor for the construction phase and a principal designer for the pre-construction phase.

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Question 4

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A homeowner (a domestic client) is having an extension built by a builder who uses subcontractors.

Who normally takes on the client duties?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The principal contractor
  2. B. The homeowner, who must do them all personally
  3. C. The local council
  4. D. Nobody, as CDM doesn't apply to homes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says for domestic clients the principal contractor normally takes on the client duties as well.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Domestic clients' duties normally pass to the principal contractor.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The council doesn't take on client duties.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. HSE says CDM 2015 applies to all construction work, including domestic projects.

Explanation

CDM applies to domestic projects too. The client duties normally pass to the principal contractor, or to the principal designer by written agreement.

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