CDM Regulations Quiz

Hannah Spruce

July 28, 2016

4 min read

Test your Knowledge of CDM Regulations

The CDM Regulations 2015 have been created to improve health and safety right from the onset of a construction project. The Regulations make better communication, coordination and cooperation a legal obligation in the design and management phase as well as lifetime of a project. By integrating health and safety management into the initial stages of a project, the CDM Regulations make it clear that that everyone has a duty to improve health and safety outcomes on work sites, and they should know what their duty is. Do you know your duty? Take our quick quiz and test your skills:

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Who is responsible for the creation of the health and safety file?

The client

The principal designer

The contractor

The public

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Which of these criteria make your project notifiable?

More than 30 working days

More than 20 workers

More than 500 person days

All of the above

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Who is responsible for the creation of a construction phase plan?

The client

The principal designer

The principal contractor

The courts

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Why do CDM Regulations 2015 emphasise the need for cooperation and coordination?

To help workers talk more

To help duty holders and construction workers plan, prepare for and reduce risks better

To help duty holders take a more hands on approach to construction

To help designers and contractors become friends

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Why do you need a construction phase plan?

To show how health and safety arrangements will be carried out during project construction

To show workers how to construct the project

To provide light reading for workers on their lunch break

To help organise the construction team before they start work

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Test your Knowledge of CDM Regulations

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Hannah Spruce

Hannah Spruce

Hannah began writing for the Hub in 2015 and specialises in HR and social issues. She produces practical resources for employers on topics like promotions, disciplinaries, and interviewing.