CDM 2007 Training Session 9 ndash; Summary amp; Where Next.PPT

CDM 2007 Training Session 9 – Summary Where Next? Key points (1) Industry and HSE have worked in partnership to revise and simplify the CDM Regulations and combine them with the CHSW Regulations The new regulations apply if you are involved in construction and will help you to improve health and safety in the industry Regulations apply to all construction work Projects for non-domestic clients and lasting longer than 30 days or involving 500 person days of work have to be notified to HSE Key points (2) Notification triggers appointment of additional duty holders and duties Principal contractor CDM co-ordinator Construction phase plan Health and safety file Most duties remain on clients, designers and contractors regardless of notification Clients – Summary Duties on all clients, unless they are a genuine domestic client Clients have significant influence over the health and safety of construction projects Ensure that all those involved in the construction project are competent Ensure the construction team focuses on effective planning and management of risk - actively drive out wasteful bureaucracy Provide the right information to the right people at the right time The key advisor to clients for notifiable projects is the CDM co-ordinator Clients and CDM co-ordinators are not required to supervise construction work on site CDM co-ordinators - Summary CDM co-ordinator has to be appointed for notifiable projects Role is to advise the client on health and safety issues during the design and planning phases Advise about selecting competent designers and contractors Advise on suitability of the initial construction phase plan Also need to: Ensure HSE is notified of the work Help identify and pass on key information Co-ordinate health and safety during planning and design work Prepare a health and safety file Paperwork should be risk focussed and project specific actively drive out wasteful bureaucracy Do not have to supervise or monitor work on site Designers - S