The CDM regulations apply to most construction projects (The CDM regulations do not apply to domestic projects) :- designers, clients, contractors and suppliers have duties under the CDM regulations and those duties are varied, complex and legally binding, all duty holders must comply with the CDM regulations or face prosecution.

At Ashton Associates, we can advise all duty holders on their specific duties under the regulations. (F Gratton RMaPS. is a Registered Member of the association of Project Safety)

A 'CDM co-ordinator' has to be appointed to advise the client on projects that last more than 30 days or involve 500 person days of construction work. The CDM co-ordinator's role is to advise the client on health and safety issues during the design and planning phases of construction work and to enable and encourage the flow of H&S information and approve the completed H&S file.

 

IN BREIF:-

The Clients duties

• Appoint a CDM co-ordinator and provide information relating to the health and safety file
• Provide pre-construction information to designers and contractors.
• Appoint a principal contractor.
• Check competence and resources of all appointees.
• Ensure there are suitable management arrangements for the project.
• Not allow construction work to start until a construction phase plan is in place.
• Retain and provide access to the health and safety file

 

The CDM coordinators duties

• Advise and assist the client with their duties.
• Notify details of the project to HSE.
• Co-ordinate health and safety aspects of design work and co-operate with others involved with the project.
• Facilitate good communication between the client, designers and contractors.
• Liaise with the principal contractor regarding ongoing design work.
• Identify, collect and pass on pre-construction information to all duty holders
• Approve the health and safety file prior to its handing over to the client.

 

The Designers duties

• Check that the client is aware of their duties and that a CDM co-ordinator has been appointed.
• Design out all risk and hazards as far as is reasonably practicable
• Provide information of any remaining risks or hazards.
• Provide information needed for the health and safety file.

 

Principal Contractor's duties

• Check that the client is aware of their duties and that a CDM co-ordinator has been appointed.
• Plan and manage the construction phase
• Coordinate all other contractors and construction personnel
• Prepare and implement a written pre-commencement H&S plan
• Inform all contractors of their duties and provide all necessary information to allow them to fulfil their duties.
• Provided suitable welfare facilities for the duration of the contract.
• Check competence of all appointees.
• Liaise with CDM co-ordinator regarding H&S issues

 

Contractors Duties

• Check that the client is aware of their duties and that a CDM co-ordinator has been appointed.
• Plan, manage and monitor their workers
• Check the competence of all their workers
• Provide adequate training to all their workers
• Provide information to their workers
• Co-operate with the principal contractor in planning and managing work
• Provide details to the principal contractor of any sub-contractor engaged in connection with carrying out work
• Provide information needed for the health and safety file