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Managing contractors and competence questions for the CSCS MAP test

4 free questions on Managing contractors and competence, 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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You need to appoint a roofing contractor for a large repair job.

What must you check before appointing them?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only that they are the cheapest quote
  2. B. That they have their own van
  3. C. Nothing, as the contractor is responsible for everything once appointed
  4. D. That they have the skills, knowledge and experience for the job
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Price matters, but you must check they can do the work safely.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Transport doesn't show competence.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. You still have a duty to choose a competent contractor and to manage the work.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says anyone appointing contractors must check they are competent to do the work safely.

Explanation

Check a contractor is competent before appointing them, then plan, manage and supervise the work.

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Question 2

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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
Show the answer and explanation

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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Question 3

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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
Show the answer and explanation

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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Question 4

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You are the principal contractor. The principal designer has information about hazards in the existing building.

What should happen?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. You liaise with the principal designer and share it
  2. B. You ignore it, as design is not your concern
  3. C. Only the client should see it, and it stays with them
  4. D. You wait for a problem before asking for it
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says the principal contractor must liaise with the principal designer and share relevant pre-construction information.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Hazard information affects how the work is done safely.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Information must reach the people doing the work.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Get the information before work starts.

Explanation

Principal contractors and principal designers must liaise and share pre-construction information.

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