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1. What is the BEST description of permanent works at the start of a construction project?

A. The existing structures already on site. B. Everything that is built or installed during a construction project. C. The mixture of old structures and the new structures that you will be working on. D. The structures and arrangements that the client will use on completion of the project.

2. What are the MAIN reasons why falsework, support scaffolds and access scaffolds collapse?

A. Insufficient bracing; insufficient ties to the structure; overloading. B. Poor design; weak ground; misuse; corroded materials; not inspected. C. Use of wood instead of metal; insufficient supports; too heavily built. D. Inexperienced designer; poorly constructed; not inspected weekly.

3. Which one of the following would NOT be acceptable?

A. The temporary works designer is asked and agrees to act as temporary works supervisor. B. The roofing foreman agrees to act as temporary works supervisor. C. The site manager is tasked and agrees to act as temporary works coordinator. D. The site manager uses a standard solution system scaffold for access.

4. What should the temporary works supervisor do if the loading of the temporary works increases significantly above the expected amount?

A. Refer to the project manager. B. Refer to the temporary works co-ordinator. C. Refer to the temporary works designer. D. Refer to the designated individual.

5. Who should be the first point of contact between the designer and site team concerning temporary works issues?

A. Client B. Project manager C. Temporary works co-ordinator D. Principal designer

6. Why should a design brief be prepared?

A. To allow subsequent blame to be apportioned. B. To serve as a starting point for all subsequent decisions. C. To demonstrate to the client that the designers are competent. D. To identify any risks in a design.

7. Who is responsible for presenting and explaining the plan for the on-site checks to the temporary works supervisor?

A. The temporary works co-ordinator. B. The temporary works co-ordinator, always accompanied by the designer. C. The project manager, guided by the temporary works co-ordinator. D. The designer.

8. Who should decide, define and record in writing what your responsibilities as temporary works supervisor on a given project are?

A. The designated individual for your Company. B. The main contractor, after consultation with your designated individual. C. The project manager for the project. D. The temporary works co-ordinator for the project.

9. Who is the temporary works supervisor responsible to for the performance of the temporary works in compliance with the design?

A. The temporary works designer. B. The client. C. The temporary works co-ordinator. D. Principal designer.

10. Is it a legal requirement to have a temporary works supervisor on each construction site?

A. Yes - there has to be a person in charge of installing temporary works so that there is someone available to blame if things go wrong. B. No - the legal requirement is to plan and conduct the work in a way that prevents incidents. Use of a temporary works supervisor is one way of helping to manage risk. C. Yes - the temporary works supervisor is an important part of the law that also requires a temporary works co-ordinator and a temporary works designer. D. No - some sites are too small to be able to pay for and fully use a separate temporary works supervisor.

11. Who needs to appoint a temporary works supervisor?

A. The temporary works designer knows the kind of person needed and will suggest who to use. B. If the client wants their own person to be the temporary works supervisor they will tell the temporary works co-ordinator who to appoint. C. The designated individual of the organisation for whom the temporary works supervisor works. D. The choice is solely made by the temporary works co-ordinator.

12. What should the temporary works supervisor do if there is a problem with constructing or installing the temporary works such that the design cannot be followed exactly?

A. Inform the temporary works designer. B. Contact the temporary works supplier. C. Inform the temporary works co-ordinator. D. Sort out the problem themselves.

13. What is a Temporary Works ‘standard solution’?

A. Method and equipment that has been used many times before so the workforce are familiar with it and know how to install and use it. B. A design that the contractor had prepared for another job and can be used on the current job. C. Off the shelf tried and tested design supported by existing calculations or from safe load information. D. Previously used arrangement that has been recommended as being frequently used by a large contractor.

14. Who should make the FINAL decision on any changes that are needed to the temporary works design?

A. Only the temporary works designer can change the design as they have to assess the effect of any change. B. Only the temporary works co-ordinator can issue the final instructions about any changes to design as they are in charge of the whole process. C. The senior manager who is on site all the time can make final decision as the designer and co-ordinator are often not due on site for several days. D. If a manager who is senior to the temporary works supervisor gives instructions about how to deal with changes then the temporary works supervisor has to go along with this.

15. Which is the appropriate response for temporary works supervisors asked to take on a role in areas outside their experience?

A. If they have seen the type of work carried out they will understand the critical aspects and won’t miss important issues. B. It’s not important as a fresh pair of eyes will always find the problem areas when other workers may be complacent. C. Without extensive experience the job will take longer and they won’t be able to assist with correcting problems in the design. D. Without direct experience of the work they won’t understand which aspects are safety-critical and could miss important issues.

16. Who is generally responsible for ensuring that the subcontractor’s temporary works supervisor is competent?

A. Designated individual of the principal contractor. B. A CDM duty holder. C. Designated individual of the organisation for whom the temporary works supervisor works. D. Contractor.

17. What duties are most important for a temporary works supervisor?

A. Making sure the temporary works are erected as quickly as possible and making changes to speed things up if necessary. B. Carrying out checks during the construction, use and dismantling of the temporary works to make sure work is done correctly. C. Supervising the temporary works designer to check that they produce designs which meet the requirements of the design brief. D. Completing the temporary works installation within the programme.

18. For the temporary works design checks to be complete, the checks should confirm?

A. The concept, structural adequacy and compliance with the design brief. B. The drawings and method statement have been approved. C. That the temporary works design includes schedules of rates for the installation. D. That the temporary works designer is a chartered civil engineer.

19. What should the temporary works co-ordinator use to control the process of bringing the temporary works into, and out of use on site?

A. An authorisation system such as a permit to work. B. A briefing system. C. A method statement review system. D. A contractor selection process.

20. What is the key benefit of a temporary works register?

A. It proves temporary works have been considered. B. It allows the whole project team to see the stage the work has reached at any time they need to. C. It is a useful way to keep track of how much work the temporary works subcontractor has done. D. It helps ensure that all temporary works on a project are properly identified and managed.

21. Temporary works procedures should ensure that:

A. temporary works are dismantled in accordance with a defined procedure. B. temporary works are dismantled in the reverse sequence to that which they were constructed. C. temporary works are dismantled by the same operatives who erected them. D. temporary works are dismantled in a sequence agreed with the designated individual.

22. The management of all temporary works is most important because:

A. without it the project may be delayed. B. without it safety may be compromised. B. without it safety may be compromised. B. without it safety may be compromised.

23. The temporary works register is required by:

A. civil law B. standard forms of contract C. industry good practice D. CDM

24. No person should accept the appointment as a temporary works supervisor unless they:

A. are a qualified engineer. B. are experienced in the temporary works that they will be supervising. B. are experienced in the temporary works that they will be supervising. D. have at least 10 years experience in construction.

25. Why should the design documentation and method statements be compared with actual site conditions?

A. To identify any potential claims for additional money. B. To identify any required modifications to the design. C. To ensure accurate records for the Health and Safety file. D. To blame the designer for adoption of incorrect assumptions.

Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course

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