If you are a Client, Designer, Principal Contractor or Worker, there are several changes to make yourself familiar with since the CDM Regulations 2015 came into force on 6th April 2015.
Online Safety Solution’s aim is to listen carefully to our clients needs and to enable co-ordination within a design team to produce realistic designs which are safer to build and maintain. We can offer support and advice to Clients, Designers and Principal Contractors to ensure they meet their legal duties under the regulations. Our documentation is compiled to ensure that it is prepared to be site specific and to the highest professional standards. If you need help or assistance in regard to the proposed changes or are new to the Construction industry please be sure to contact Online Safety Solutions for a no obligation meeting with one of their health and safety consultants.
Proposed changes to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015:
The CDM Coordinator role has been removed and replaced by the ‘Principal Designer’. The Client must appoint a ‘Principal Designer’ for all projects involving more than one contractor on site at one time. Designers appointed should not commence beyond the initial design stage wihtout Principal Designer confirmation that the Client is aware of their duties.
Appoint a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor for all projects with more than one “trade” Contractor on site. The Client must appoint a Principal Designer and a Principal Contractor in writing, otherwise they will be deemed responsible for carrying out these roles.
The threshold for notification (F10 Notification). The Client is required to give prior notification to the HSE of projects exceeding 30 construction days with 20 or more operatives working simultaneously or if the project exceeds 500 person days.
All projects will require a Construction Phase Plan. The Client is required to ensure a satisfactory Construction Phase Plan is provided by the Principal Contractor (Contractor) prior to works commencing.
Removal of ‘Explicit competence’ requirements. The Client must ensure that those appointed (i.e. Designer, Contractor or Principal Contractor and Principal Designer) can demonstrate appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision.
Information, Instruction,Training and Supervision (IITS) requirements. Persons working on a construction project are required to demonstrate their capability and have the necessary resources available. They must provide sufficient information in relation to the preparation, provision and, where necessary, revision of health and safety information such as Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plans and Health & Safety Files.
