AC 1.3 & 1.4 Plenary Quiz

Only the HSE can issue a Prohibition Notice.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The HSE. Although some local authorities have legal powers to issue prohibition notices where there’s serious risk to safety.

Whose responsibility is it to ensure PPE is worn correctly on site?

• Buyer

• Quantity Surveyor

• Supervisor

• Architect

Answer explanation

Supervisors are legally responsible for enforcing safe systems of work and ensuring PPE is worn.

What is the main role of the HSE on a construction site?

• Supply materials

• Enforce health & safety law

• Approve scaffold designs

• Manage site finances

Answer explanation

The HSE inspects sites, investigates incidents, and can take enforcement action.

The Site Manager is legally responsible for designing safe systems of work?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Site Managers oversee day-to-day safety are often designed by safety officers or planners.

Which notice stops work immediately due to serious risk?

• Improvement Notice

• Warning Notice

• Prohibition Notice

• Observation Note

Answer explanation

A prohibition notice requires dangerous work to stop immediately until the issue is resolved.

Who is responsible for making sure workers are briefed before starting work?

• Architect

• Buyer

• Supervisor

• Client

Answer explanation

Supervisors must ensure that workers receive task-specific briefings and know the risks involved.

The architect is responsible for eliminating risks during the design stage.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Under CDM Regulations, designers must eliminate or reduce risks in their design where reasonably practicable.

Under CDM Regulations, designers must eliminate or reduce risks in their design where reasonably practicable.

• True

• False

Which of these powers does the HSE NOT have?

• Issue a fine on the spot

• Stop unsafe work

• Prosecute in court

• Approve scaffold designs

Answer explanation

The HSE enforces the law, but doesn’t approve technical designs. Scaffolders and engineers handle that.

Local Authorities can enforce health and safety on smaller or low-risk sites.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

On small or non-notifiable projects, the Local Authority may act as the enforcing body instead of the HSE.