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Describe the nature and role of the Health and Safety Policy within the organization ?‎

Due to tight markets more building projects get awarded purely based on the cheapest price. Do you think this is the right way forward? ‎

Please give your personal thoughts on this. Does this have any impact on us and our environment? Is it good or bad? Why?   Thanks to all! ‎

The main contractor is threatening to resign from the contract if more money is not given in order to complete the work. What would you do? ‎

Take this into consideration: Fixed Price Contract Big engineering contract for laying new underground services and replacing a new road surface in the city centre. Af‎ ... See More

In construction site, Do the employee has the right to Refuse to Perform Unsafe Work? and what is the procedures he should follow in such case?‎

Or in any other work site.‎

Do you think integrating HSE and Quality systems is beneficial for the company? Or would you rather have two separate ones?‎

You come to a new role as the health & safety manager and notice that many things are wrong in the company. Where would you start? ‎

Do you think slips and trips are the major cause of injuries in the workplace? Please give some simple steps to reduce slip and trip hazard. ‎

Would you wait for the variation to be approved or implement the change in the project without approval, if time is a real issue?‎

Subcontractors are pressurising you because they can't start their work. You, as a site manager, know how to implement the change and could easily come up with a ske‎ ... See More

What would you do if a subcontractor refuses to wear any PPE? What are potential outcomes in case of an accident?‎

You provide the suitable PPE but but workers simply do not wear it. You may see it, but you may also not know about it. What will happen if there is an accident? Please ‎ ... See More

How do you minimize workplace distractions?‎