The new Construction (Design & Management) regulations became law on 6th April, 2007.
CDM 2007 places legal duties on virtually everyone involved in non-domestic construction work.
The important point under the terms of the Regulations is that the definition of ‘construction work’ is wide and includes:
- alteration, conversion, fitting out, commissioning,
renovation, repair, upkeep, redecoration, some types of
cleaning, and demolition
- preparatory work, including site clearance, exploration
and investigation
- the assembly on site of prefabricated elements to
form a structure
- the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair or
removal of mechanical, electrical, gas or other
installations, which are normally fixed within or
to a structure.
Notice to Businesses (Clients) and Contractors!
Is your project classed as construction work and does it involve any of the following:
- Work which lasts more than 30 days on site?
- Work which will involve more than 500 person days -
including holidays and weekends?
Many small projects fall within the scope of
these criteria.
If so, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) must be notified and a CDM Co-ordinator must be appointed.
What is a CDM Co-ordinator?
A CDM Co-ordinator is the client’s source of competent safety advice and assistance. His duties include:
- Advising and assisting the client with their duties;
- Notifying details of the project to the HSE
- Co-ordinating health and safety aspects of design work
and co-operating with others involved with the project;
- Facilitating good communication between the client,
designers and contractors;
- Liaison with the principal contractor regarding ongoing
design work;
- Identifying, collecting and passing on
pre-construction information
- Preparing and updating the legally required Health
& Safety file.
PASS Consultancy is able to undertake the role of CDM Co-ordinator on all small and medium projects.
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