EXAM MEMORANDUM PAPER FEBRUARY 2016

EXAMINATION SCRIPT
for
Construction Health & Safety OFFICER

ID Number

Surname

First Names

Contact Number

Employer

INSTRUCTIONS
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with the Council’s examination regulations.
➢ Answer all the questions by placing an X in the appropriate column. Each
question has only 1 correct answer. When in doubt, select the most
appropriate answer.
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➢ You have 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes) to complete this 21 Page
examination.
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application.
The examination consist of the following
Section 1 – True and False 15
Section 2 – Multiple Choice 75
Section 3 – Scenario True and 10
False
TOTAL 100
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SECTION 1
TRUE AND FALSE

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1 The Construction Regulations (CRs) are only applicable to new X
building sites, and not industry
2 The Client’s Baseline Risk Assessment and H&S Specification is X
sufficient to be issued to sub-contractors at the tender phase of the
project.
3 Suppliers of general construction plant do not need to provide a H&S X
plan for approval before coming onto site
4 A risk assessment is only required for key activities on site e.g. X
working at heights
5 A Certificate of Compliance is not required for temporary electrical X
installations where all work has been done under control of a
registered person
6 The term ‘premises’ could include any building, vehicle, vessel, train, X
or aircraft
7 The CRs are applicable to the performance of renovation work at a X
single story residential dwelling
8 A medical certificate of fitness is only required for those workers X
involved in high risk construction activities.
9 A notification of construction work is required for the demolition of a X
single story structure.
10 The Client must appoint a registered Pr CHS Agent to manage X
health and safety on a construction site
11 When assessing the contents of a product, contents of the material X
safety data sheet should be included in the risk assessments
12 “Tunnelling” in terms of the Construction Regulations apply to the X
searching and winning of any mineral.
13 The appointed Construction Manager may be appointed on multiple X
sites
14 The ‘point of outlet’ by definition includes the termination of an X
electrical installation which has been provided or connectng any
electrical machinery without the use of tools
15 A Construction Manager, 8(1), must be appointed by all contractors X
to manage the construction work

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SECTION 2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

16 According to the Construction Regulations 2014, a client who intends to have

construction work carried out, must at least 30 days before the work is to be carried
out apply to the provincial director in writing for a construction work permit to perform
construction work, if the intended construction work;

a. Work contract is of a value equal to or exceeding 130 million rand.

b. Work contract CIDB grading is above 7.
c. Involve not less than 360 workdays.
d. None of the above.

A X B C D

17 “Agent” in terms of the Construction Regulations refer to;

a. A Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent (PrCHSA) registered with the
SACPCMP who acts as the representative for a Client
b. The appointed Project Manager who acts as the representative for the Client
c. A competent person who acts as the representative for the Client
d. None of the above

A B C X D

18 An Approved Inspection Authority (AIA)

a. Is approved by the Chief Inspector of the Department of Labour and may measure all
physical and chemical hazards
b. Is approved by the Chief Inspector of the Department of Labour for specified physical
and chemical hazards
c. Is allowed to measure all hazards on a construction site when appointed.
d. When appointed by the Chief Inspector may conduct inspections on all construction
activities, material and plant.

A B X C D

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19 Danger is defined as
a. Anything which may cause injury or damage to persons or property
b. Anything which causes incidents
c. Anything which injures persons
d. Anything where a worker is fatally injured

A X B C D

20 A minor non-conformance or issue identified on site during an audit:

a. Should have the site shut down
b. Should have a non-conformance issued, stop the activity, investigate and also
address at the H&S Committee meeting.
c. Stop the activity and institute immediate disciplinary action.
d. Issue a contravention notice

A B C X D

21 When doing risk assessments what is the first step to be taken:

a. Evaluate the risk
b. Identify the hazards
c. List the activities
d. Review the finding

A X B C D

22 The term ‘duty of care’ refers to

a. H&S responsibilities of the employer, workers and others
b. H&S responsibilities of the worker
c. H&S responsibilities of all employees
d. H&S responsibilities of the H&S Officer

A B C X D

23 Personal protective equipment is;

a. Provided to all workers free of charge and must be controlled and maintained by the
employer
b. The worker’s own responsibility but must be maintained and controlled by the
employer
c. Provided to all workers free of charge at the start of the project
d. All of the above depending on the workers contract.

A B X C D

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24 The Construction Manager can:

a. Address only issues raised by the CHSO, CHSM, or Pr CHSA on site
b. Ignore the findings of the CHSO and PrCHSA
c. Only take instructions from the professional team and senior management
d. Address the issues raised by any party relative to H&S

A B C D X

25 In the event of non-compliance, the appointed Pr.CHSA on site may:

a. Stop part of or all of the activities on site and work with members of the proffessional
group (Architect / Engineer) to determine particular aspects for rectification.
b. Take disciplinary action and instruct workers how to do their work
c. Issue a non-comformance and report it to the Deprtment of Labour to take appropriate
action against the employer
d. Suspend all work and await the investigation outcome for work to commence again

A X B C D

26 The job description and risk exposure of each worker is required to be known to the CHSO in
order to:
a. Determine the requirements of the Annexure 3 to the Construction Regulations
b. Determine personal protective equipment
c. To perform a HIRA
d. All of the above

A B C D X

27 Emergency planning
a. Is adequate when the names and contact details are listed for all in a highly visible
place
b. Is adequate where the service providers have been identified, and resourced and
includes training of first aiders, wardens and practiced
c. Not required for sub-contractors on a construction site
d. Is done by outsourced emergency services

A B C X D

28 Emergency planning
a. Requires a good standard, policies and procedures
b. Regular practicing and fault finding to improve future actions
c. Requires regular review following any incidents
d. All of the above

A B C D X

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29 ‘Healthy’ refers to being

a. Free from injury
b. Free from diseases spread from general contact
c. Free from illness or injury attributable to occupational causes
d. Free from occupational disease

A B C x D

30 Which of the functions of the H&S representative are NOT required

a. Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents
b. Investigate worker complaints and inspect the workplace
c. Attend H&S committee meetings
d. Act as H&S Officer from time to time

A B C D X

31 Letters of Good Standing

a. Protect workers from claims against them
b. Provide workers with compensation when injured or become ill at work
c. Provide workers or their next of kin with compensation in the event they are injured,
become ill or die at work
d. Provide the employer with compensation to address financial expenditures due to
loss of productivity caused by the injury, illness or death of an employee

A B C X D

32 Stage 6 in terms of the Construction Management process is

a. When the project commences
b. When the project reaches final handover to the client, or practical completion
c. The stage of documentation and construction management
d. Tender finalisation

A B C X D

33 During Stage 4 of the Construction Proces “Tender documentation and Procurement”, the
scope of servics for the CHSO includes
a. Tender preparation and clarification
b. Preparation of contract documentation related to H&S
c. Evaluation of contractor’s competencies, knowledge and resources
d. All of the above

A B C D X

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34 Employees duty of care EXCLUDE the following

a. Carrying out lawful instructions
b. Looking after their own and others safety at work
c. Inspecting and auditing the workplace
d. Reporting injuries by the end of the shift or as soon as possible

A B C X D

35 A number of fire extinguishers have been found discharged around a diesel storage tank and
on investigation it appears that workers were playing the fool and were spraying each other
What is the appropriate action to be taken?
a. Report the incident to the H&S Committee
b. Disciplinary action taken against the workers involved
c. Refuel / replace the fire extinguishers immediately
d. None of the above

A B C D X

36 “Competent person” refers to;

a. Verification of all appointments by the Client
b. Certification of all persons on site in terms of NQF grading.
c. The required knowledge, training, experience and qualifications specific to the work
or task
d. All of the above

A X B C D

37 What should the actions be following the investigations where emergency equipment has been
abused. Select the most appropriate action
a. Train all workers regarding emergency equipment
b. Take disciplinary steps against the guilty workers
c. Discuss the quilty works immeadially and report them to the department of
labour to be blacklisted.
d. All of the above

A X B C D

38 Electrical extension cables are widely used across sites:

a. Need to be checked daily and inspected weekly by a competent person
b. Need to be checked when issued by the store
c. Need to be tagged and checked monthly
d. Need to be inspected monthly by a competent person

A X B C D

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39 Electrical shock to a worker could result in:

a. Asbestosis
b. Asphyxiation
c. Cardiac arrest or death
d. A tingling in the fingers

A B C X D

40 Management of excavations should be based on:

a. Method statements
b. Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and competent
appointments
c. The decision of the Construction Manager
d. Competency of employees

A B X C D

41 Labour only contractors (Labour Broker) have been employed to complete some brickwork on
site
a. They fall under the supervision of the contractor so do not need to submit a H&S plan
but must be included in the Contractor’s H&S Plan
b. They need approval of their own H&S plan before commencement of work
c. They become part of the contract
d. They have no requirements other than to follow the rules

A X B C D

42 Safety data sheets (SDS) are:

a. Required for all material
b. Not required on site if the hazard is addressed in a risk assessment
c. Used where a Risk Assessment is not required
d. Required for all products specified and to be used during construction

A B X C D

43 What is NOT always required for confined space entry;

a. Competent and trained personnel
b. gas monitoring
c. Emergency planning
d. HIRA and Safe Work Procedures

A B X C D

44 The hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)

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a. Is needed for critical activities

b. Can only be done by the CHS professional
c. Is needed for design and all activities across the duration of the project and should
include all parties to ensure risk management
d. Must be performed by personnel, specifically trained in HIRA.

A B C X D

45 Contractors leaving site;

a. Perform project hand-over and leave with all equipment and documentation when the
work is completed
b. Require exit medicals for all employees for inclusion in their safety file
c. Submit to the Client only their health and safety file for the project
d. Consolidate all CHS documentation, perform a close-out audit and keep
documentation for a period of 5 years.

A B C X D

46 Site statistics are required as part of the indicators of success for the project. What in your
opinion is the optimum way of using them?
a. Management uses a rolling disabling incident frequency rate (DIFR) for all projects to
assist with programme focus
b. Using incident rates to identify leading indicators that find problems that can be
addressed early
c. Using lost time injury rates (LTIRs) on all projects to assist with programme focus
d. Use of varius models noted in a-c that use leading rather than lagging indicators to
ensure programme focus and to limit risk

A B C D X

47 Temporary works means:

a. Scaffolding, any formwork and support work
b. Any temporary structure designed to provide support or means of access during
construction work
c. The buildng and demolishing of scaffolding
d. The design, building and demolishing of scaffolding, formwork and support work

A B X C D

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48 Temporary Works Structures must be inspected by a competent person at least;

a. Daily
b. Weekly
c. Monthly
d. None of the above

A X B C D

49 Lifting machines and lifting tackle must be subjected to a performance test at intervals not
exceeding;
a. 4 months
b. 6 months
c. 12 months
d. 24 months

A B C X D

50 No contractor may use or permit the use of a suspended platform unless he/she is in
possession of;
a. Load test certificate and design certificate
b. Load test certificate and method statement
c. Design Certificate, method statement and HIRA
d. Certificate of System Design and Operational Compliance Plan

A B C D X

51 Housekeeping requirements for safe construction sites include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Keeping site reasonably dry and clear of debris, scrap and protruding nails
b. Providing containers for the collection and separation of waste, oily rags and any
other refuse
c. Removing combustible scrap at regular intervals
d. Use of PPE and appropriate clothing.

A B C D X

52 In regard to a safe driving programme, management is responsible for which of the following:
a. Developing written standards for driving of a company vehicle
b. Conducting regular driver training and requiring immediate reporting and investigation
of every incident
c. Having corporate performance goals and keeping driver records
d. All of the above

A B C D X

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53 Which is the most effective method of reducing contamination to workers?

a. PPE
b. Administration controls
c. Extractor Fans
d. Engineering controls

A B C D X

54 Environmental monitoring of lighting is measured in

a. Decimals
b. LUX
c. Illumine
d. Candle Power

A B X C D

55 Correct Stacking and Storage does NOT mean

a. A stack is stable and unlikely to topple over
b. The base is no less than three times the height in the stack
c. Un-impeded path ways
d. Adequate and demarcated storage area

A B X C D

56 Isolating and lock out procedures means that

a. Machines are switched off when not in use
b. Padlocks are used against a system to ensure a machine cannot be switched on
when being worked upon
c. The machine is switched off during maintenance
d. Warning signage are displayed where maintenance work are performed on
machinery.

A B X C D

57 What aspects of managing chains and slings are NOT required on site?
a. Use of an accredited service provider approved by the Department of Labour.
b. Use a maintenance technician that is approved by the Department of Labour to do
load testing monthly
c. Tag, list and store correctly
d. Use an accredited service provider to load test according to statutory requirements
approved by the Department of Labour

A B X C D

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58 When hazards cannot be eliminated you should do all of the following EXCEPT
a. Increase engineering controls
b. Work with personal protective equipment
c. Accept the risk, train employees in emergency measures and perform the task.
d. Limit the number of people working in the area or on the process

A B C X D

59 The distribution board on site supplying power

a. Needs to be managed by the H&S Officer
b. Needs to be properly checked, on register and controlled by a competent person
c. Can be used by all, at any time
d. Is not a high risk

A B X C D

60 The defects liability period is

a. The period when the contractor is required to address the snagging at the end of the
project
b. The period when the contractors are off site and is managed by the Pr.CHSA
c. The period when the contractors could be contractually required to repair any defects
caused by poor workmanship over a stipulated time period
d. The period where contractors are off site and the contract is complete

A B C D X

61 Transportation of workers between sites or too and from work is a high risk activity and can be
controlled by
a. Using taxi’s to transport where possible to limit the risk to the organisation
b. Ensuring that transportation aspects are addressed in risk assessments
c. Ensuring there is financial provision in the bill of quantities for appropriate
transportation
d. Making it the individual’s responsibility

A B X C D

62 Medical surveillance is
a. Required for all workers and performed by occupationally trained medical personnel
b. Only for plant operators and workers at heights
c. Can only be done by a General Practitioner (Dr)
d. Required only for the labour

A X B C D

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63 Medical surveillance is there to

a. Prevent unhealthy people from working
b. Determine specific measures to assist unhealthy and handicapped people to perform
their work
c. Exclude particular individuals from working because of dangerous conditions
d. Ensure fitness for a particular type of exposure and limit the potential of becoming ill
at work

A B C D X

64 The medical certificate of fitness is required

a. Only for general labour
b. Only for contractors and their workers
c. For the client staff coming to site
d. For any person coming to work on site

A B C D X

65 The approved inspection authority (AIA) (occupational hygienist) is to be appointed to do

various site tests:
a. To provide general prescriptions on the scope of work
b. Based on scope of work, methodology to be used and own expertise, advise what
testing is required
c. To ensure leagal compliance and do not require specialist competencies
d. Is required to be appointed for all construction projects

A B X C D

66 Findings of occupational hygiene monitoring results

a. Need to be used to develop risk assessments, indicate requirements for training and
medical surveillance
b. To determine tendencies
c. Feeds into risk assessments and some training
d. Must be filed and kept for a period of 5 years in the event of any claims

A X B C D

67 The safety data sheets can be used

a. To identify occupational hygiene monitoring requirements
b. To identify medical surveillance requirements that may be needed
c. To train workers on high risk activities
d. All of the above

A B C D X

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68 The occupational exposure level for the management of noise is

a. 85dB
b. 80dB
c. 72dB
d. 90dB

A X B C D

69 Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is caused by

a. Exposure to daily noise.
b. Exposure to noise levels above 85dB for periods exceeding 40 hours per week
c. Exposure to noise levels above 65db for periods exceeding 48 hours per week
d. All of the above

A B X C D

70 The time weighted average for noise exposure is

a. 35 hours
b. 39 hours
c. 40 hours
d. 45 hours with overtime

A B C X D

71 You are expected to manage a construction site that is in close proximity to a plant that emits
enough noise to create a noise zone, but is not constant
a. Treat the area as a ‘mobile’ noise zone as some workers could still be affected but no
need for hearing protection
b. Don't treat the area as a noise zone as then everyone has to wear hearing protection
and go for audiometric testing with expected loss of productivity
c. The site should not be a noise zone irrespective as the noise is not constant and
poses no actual threat and any restrictions will negatively influence productivity.
d. Ensure that audiometric testing is done and alert for risk profiles, medical surveillance,
review HIRA, and limit exposure

A B X C D

72 Environmental monitoring refers to

a. The environmental impact assessment
b. The monthly Environmental Reports by the Environmental Control Officer (ECO)
c. The H&S Officer doing regular inspections and checks and reporting to management
d. The measurement of noise, lighting, dust, ventilation etc by an AIA.

A B C D X

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73 Excavation work means;

a. All man made cavities, trenches, dug-outs etc in excess of 1m.
b. Any man made cavity, trench, pit or depression formed by cutting, digging
or scooping.
c. Any cavity or hole in the ground that might result in injury or loss.
d. Any activity that involves the use of excavation machinery on a construction
site.

A B X C D

74 Management of hazardous products on site should be controlled by

a. Assessing the need for the product and eliminating the process due to the level of the
hazard
b. Assessing the need and looking for alternative products to limit risk
c. Assessing the safety data sheet, interrogating the use and process against legislation
and best practises, performing a the risk assessment, and applying the hierarchy of
controls
d. Strict access control

A B C X D

75 Which of the following H&S management methods is the least effective to determine workers
training needs?
a. Personal preference by workers
b. Surveys
c. Regularly scheduled reviews and inspections for needs
d. Job specifications

A X B C D

76 Which of the following techniques would be most likely to increase the motivation and
satisfaction of people at work?
a. Job placement
b. Responsibility of workers
c. Satisfaction of workers
d. Job enrichment

A B C D X

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77 What are the two main causes of incidents in the workplace?

a. Unsafe acts and unsafe people
b. Unsafe people and unsafe machines
c. Unsafe conditions and unsafe machines
d. Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions

A B X C D

78 Clients often debate whether they should have the services of a full time H&S Officer. Which
of the following is generally acknowledged to be the prime-determining factor in assigning
safety personnel?
a. The incident rate of organisation
b. The seriousness of incidents suffered by the organisation
c. The potential for serious injuries and risks in the organisation
d. The type of industry the organisation is involved in

A B C X D

79 Who are the customers of the H&S function?

a. All employees in an organisation
b. All employees in an organisation and the community as a whole
c. The H&S manager, supervisor, peers, and subordinates
d. From the CEO-level of management to the line worker

A B X C D

80 You have received the project specific H&S Specification from management and need to
develop the H&S plan for submission
a. Your entire aligned ISO 18000 is the appropriate document to make up the plan
b. You adapt and select appropriate supporting documents to include in the H&S plan
c. Answer the H&S Specification as it applies.
d. You address all aspects of the H&S Specification in your H&S Plan and ensure all
additional aspects is aligned with the Specification, including supporting
documentation.

A B C D X

81 Close out of the project generally has a range of documentation that is required to be submitted
to the Client for the project
a. Risk relative documentation that could be specified by the Pr.CHSA
b. Generally low levels of requirements submitted
c. All H&S related reports and documentation
d. Registers of daily checks completed, record of incidents, training records and
inductions performed

A X B C D

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82 Your manager has instructed you to attend a tender clarification meeting for your contractors
as they will be required to commence doing some electrical and mechanical works on site.
You are required to brief them on the H&S aspects
a. You use the baseline risk assessment from the Pr.CHSA and H&S specification in
their tenders as those are the requirements from the Pr.CHSA
b. You adapt the project baseline risk assessment and H&S Specification from the
tender document for each of the specialities and convey the risks identified by you to
ensure compliance on the project
c. You adapt as per (b) and ensure the financial resources and competencies are clearly
defined as well as detailing all returnable
d. You are generally not involved and obtain guidelines from management to ensure you
meet the requirements.

A B C X D

83 The tender period has closed and the tenderers have submitted documentation as required.
Your support is required by your manager to assess the returnable required in their
submissions
a. You assess all the H&S relevant documentation as addressed in the tender
requirements and discussed during the Tender Clarification Meeting.
b. You assist the Construction Manager and assess all the returnable for the project.
c. You perform a check to ensure all H&S documentation has been submitted.
d. You perform a complete H&S audit on their Safety File and documentation and ensure
it is fully implemented.

A X B C D

84 You have identified that the incidents have been increasing and your objective of a zero
incident rate has been compromised and you have therefore failed to meet the objective
a. All incidents should be critically interrogated to determine cause and effect, with
appropriate changes to risk assessments, safe working practices, worker training and
management involvement
b. Determine who is responsible and take disciplinary action.
c. Achieving Zero Incident Rates are very challenging as an objective and therefore
should not be used as it is unrealistic
d. Restart the process and rephrase the project objectives to allow for the current
incident rate.

A X B C D

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85 A fatality has occurred and the Department of Labour has closed the site pending further
investigation. Which is the incorrect action?
a. You ensure management is notified, contain the immediate problem, start
immediately with the investigation, ensure co-operation and participation, address
findings with site management and review documentation, systems, training,
processes and procedures and ensure all is updated and applied on site to prevent
recurrence
b. You notify management and wait for guidelines on the composition of the investigation
team and process
c. You immediately notify management and commence with the investigation, to present
to management for their cognisance and implementation.
d. All witnesses and supervisors involved need to contribute towards the investigation
and findings are immediately implemented.

A X B C D

86 Following the fatality (question 85) you have identified that the worker in question was using
his cell phone and was not looking where he was going
a. Such fatalities are not the contractors problem and therefore does not need to be
addressed
b. Such fatalities rarely happen and so this could not have been foreseen, but the risk
assessment are addressed and communicated to workers
c. Treat the aspect as critical and take disciplinary action
d. Communicate the findings of the investigation to all workers, update the site rules if
applicable.

A B C D X

87 “Fall Risk” means;

a. Any potential exposure to falling either from, off or into
b. Any work performed above 1,5m from ground level.
c. Any high risk work being performed where the potential exposure to fall is present
d. Any potential exposure to falling from a position that can result in serious injury or
fatality

A X B C D

88 “Fall Protection Plan” means a documented plan, which includes and provides for;
a. All risks relating to working from a fall risk position, considering the nature of work to
be undertaken
b. The procedures and methods to be applied in order to eliminate the risk of falling
c. A rescue plan and procedures
d. All of the above

A B C D X

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89 Tunnelling means;
a. The construction of any tunnel underneath the surface of the earth
b. The construction of any tunnel beneath the natural surface of the earth for a purpose
other than the searching for or winning of a mineral
c. The construction of any cavity beneath the surface of the earth for the purpose of
conveying people and material
d. The construction of any tunnel beneath the natural surface of the earth that allows the
movement of material and people between two points.

A B X C D

90 A Risk Assessment must include;

a. Identification of risks and hazards, analysis of the risks and hazards, a plan and safe
work procedures to mitigate the risks and hazards, a monitoring plan and review plan.
b. List of the activities and associated risks and hazards and procedures to mitigate the
risks and hazards
c. Risk and hazards, safe work procedures and a review plan
d. Method statement, risks and hazards associated with all activities and safe work
procedures

A X B C D

SECTION 2 TOTAL 75
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PART 3
SCENARIO TRUE AND FALSE

You are appointed as the full time Construction Health and Safety Officer, representing the Principal
Contractor on a project involving demolition of a double story building and the erection of a three
story office block, within a residential area. The tender (Stage 4) was completed without your
involvement but you have received the H&S Specification with a Baseline Risk Assessment from the
Client. The contract value of the project is R12,9 million rand. The project has been awarded and
site establishment has commenced.

91 You are required to apply for a Construction Work Permit at least 30 days before that work is
to be carried out.

True False X

92 A 16.2 as well as a Construction Manager 8(1) must be appointed before the construction work
can commence.

True False X

93 It is required to perform an Environmental Impact Assessment before commencing

construction work.

True X False

94 It is your responsibility to institute appropriate traffic control measures on site as well as the
area surrounding the construction site.

True X False

95 The site office and the position thereof is an administrative requirement and has no specific
H&S bearing.

True False X

96 Workers performing the demolition work must all be in posession of a Demolition Certificate.

True False X

97 The bulk mixing operator is going on lunch, however the team needs another 5 cubes of
cement. He is able to leave an experianced general worker in charge while he takes a brief
lunch break

True False X

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98 The Service Providers that delivers goods and material to the site, must at all times adhere to
all the site safety rules including the wearing of PPE when entering the site.

True X False

99 It is your responsibility to stop any work in the event of a Non-compliance noticed by

management during a work progress inspecpection.

True False X

100 The Contractor appointed for the installation of the airconditioning system is a direct
appointment by the Client and is therefore considered a Principal Contractor with the exact
same duties and responsibilities as the company you represent.

True False X

SECTION 3 TOTAL 10

PAPER TOTAL 100

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