Hansen – Managing Safely 1 CDM – An Appreciation Mark Mallen Health and Safety Manager Fenlock...

Hansen – Managing Safely 1

CDM – An AppreciationCDM – An Appreciation Mark Mallen

Health and Safety ManagerFenlock Hansen Ltd


IntroductionIntroduction

Effective at the start of 1995Place statutory obligations on

more partiesReflect good construction

management To improve the industry’s

appalling accident record



By encouraging

– Time to plan– Early appointment of key people– Competent duty holders– Early identification and reduction of

risks– Co-operation



The principal duty holders

– The Client– The Designer



Newly created post-holders

– Planning Supervisor– Principal Contractor



The HSC has provided guidance - an Approved Code of Practice

CONIAC has produced specific guidance for designers and managers


Objectives Objectives

Be able to name duty holdersName the ACOPName key documentsDescribe key designer dutiesDescribe the hierarchy of controlDescribe the purpose of the

regulations


Content Content

Legal FrameworkThe RegulationsThe ACOP and Guidance –

Managing Health and Safety in Construction

Summary


The RegulationsThe Regulations

Regulation 1 Citation and Commencement

Regulation 2 Interpretation Regulation 3 Application of Regulations Regulation 4 Clients and Agents of Clients Regulation 5 Requirements on Developer Regulation 6 Appointments of Planning

Supervisor and Principal Contractor



Regulation 7 Notification of Project Regulation 8 Competence of

Planning Supervisor, Designers, and Contractors

Regulation 9 Provision for Health and Safety

Regulation 10 Start of Construction Phase



Regulation 11 Client to ensure information is available

Regulation 12 Client to ensure health and Safety File is available for inspection

Regulation 13 Requirements on Designer

Regulation 14 Requirements on Planning Supervisor



Regulation 15 Requirements relating to the Health and Safety Plan

Regulation 16 Requirements on and powers of Principal Contractor

Regulation 17 Information and Training Regulation 18 Advice from, and views of,

persons at work



Regulation 19 Requirements and prohibitions on contractors

Regulation 20 Extension outside Great Britain

Regulation 21 Exclusion of Civil Liability



Regulation 22 EnforcementRegulation 23 Transitional

provisionsRegulation 24 Repeals,

revocations, and modifications


Approved Code of PracticeApproved Code of Practice

Managing Health and Safety in Construction

Guidance upon the areas of practical concern

– Since the Regulations came into force



IntroductionApplication, Interpretation, and

Notification The ClientThe DesignerThe Planning SupervisorThe Principal Contractor



ContractorsCompetence and Resources Information and Training Involving the WorkforceThe Health and Safety PlanThe Health and Safety File



Appendices

The CDM Regulations 1994 Extracts from the Management and

Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

The contents of the Health and Safety Plan

The contents of the Health and Safety File



The standard Form of Notification - Form 10 (Rev)

GlossarySummary of CDM duties for duty

holders


Application, Interpretation and Application, Interpretation and NotificationNotificationCDM applies to construction work

Carrying out buildingCivil or engineering construction


Application, Interpretation and Application, Interpretation and NotificationNotificationCleaning and maintenanceDemolition and dismantling Installation of fixed plant - 2 metre

fallOffshore construction within

territorial watersExploratory work for construction

projectsConstruction of temporary

structures


Application, Interpretation and Application, Interpretation and NotificationNotificationNot construction work

Dismantling and erection of tents and marquees

Maintenance of fixed plantTree plantingArchaeological investigations


Application, Interpretation and Application, Interpretation and NotificationNotificationPositioning and removal of

lightweight partitionsSurveyingErecting scaffolds for non

construction workManufacture of items to be used

in construction


NotificationNotification

Expected to last more than 30 days Involves more than 500 person daysForm F10 to local HSENot necessary to notify for a slight

changeNotify ASAP after PS appointmentForward missing information when

available


The ClientThe Client

Must appoint

The Planning SupervisorThe Principal Contractor(s)PS and PC appointments can be

changedPS should be appointed at or

before the start of design



May become designers, if – Specify materials – Methods of working

Not required to monitor performance



Needs to make specific appointments

– Notification of the Project– The preparation of the pre-tender H & S

Plan– The Construction Phase H & Safety Plan – The preparation of the Health and

safety File– Request advice from the Planning

Supervisor



Give information on hazards to contractors

Do not have to approve the H & S Plan– Should arrange for the PS to do so

Upon commencement– No duty to check pre-tender H & S Plan– Principal Contractor's responsibility


The DesignerThe Designer

ArchitectsConsulting engineersQuantity surveyorsChartered surveyorsSpecifiersPrincipal contractorsSpecialist contractors



Design includes

DrawingsDesign detailsSpecificationsBills of quantity



Key duties

Make Clients aware of their duties Should not prepare any designs until

done Give due regard to health and safety Provide adequate information on risks Co-operate with the PS and other

designers



If sub-contracting work, ensure that– Sub-contractors are sufficiently

competent and resourced Duties also apply to modifications

to designs



Key role

Can affect those involved in– Construction– Maintenance– Repair

Cradle to Grave



Not required to

Deal with unforeseeable hazards and risks

Specify construction methods Perform a H & S management function Review and report on contractor's

performance Keep records

– However



Not CDM designers

– The manufacturers of standardised components


Health and Safety in DesignHealth and Safety in Design

Designers required to– Reduce foreseeable risks

By– Identifying hazards– Identifying who may be affected– Assessing Risks– Altering the design



Hierarchy of Control

EliminateCombat at SourcePPE



Elimination

– Specify less hazardous materials– Avoid processes that create dusts

and fumes– Avoid the need to work at height– Consider prefabrication - off site



Combat at Source

– Specify lighter materials– Build in lifting points– Ensure weights are known– Build in edge protection– Consider maintenance– Identify hazards at demolition



PPE

– A last resort

Remaining risks to be notified to

affected parties



Records

Notes on drawingsDesign risk assessmentConstruction sequences



Design Risk Assessment Hansen have a pro forma,

consistent with the requirements of the regulations


The Planning SupervisorThe Planning Supervisor

Duties– Ensure HSE is notified– Ensure co-operation between

Designers– Ensure Designers comply with duties– Ensure a pre-tender H & S Plan is

prepared – Advise the client when requested– Ensure a H & S File is prepared and

given to the Client



Not Duties

Provide advice– Unless requested

Approve appointmentsApprove or check designs

– Be satisfied on risk



Not Duties

Approve the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan– Be able to advise on its adequacy

Supervise the implementation of the Plan or monitor Construction work



To be effective – Should be appointed as soon as

possible– When the client is in a position to

judge– The competence and resources

needed


The Principal ContractorThe Principal Contractor

Usually the main or managing contractor



Duties

Satisfy themselves– Designers and Contractors they

appoint – Competent and adequately

resourced



Ensure that a suitable Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan is

– Prepared before construction begins– Implemented– Current



Promote co-operation between Contractors

Ensure site boundary integrity and security

Enforce site rulesDisplay the Project Notification on

siteProvide relevant information to

Contractors



Promptly, provide relevant information to – Planning Supervisor – For inclusion in the Health and

Safety FileEncourage worker participationEnsure worker consultation


ContractorsContractors

Duties

Satisfy themselves that

– Designers and Contractors they appoint

– Competent and adequately resourced



Co-operate with the Principal Contractor

Provide information on the risks to the Principal Contractor– Risk Assessments– Method Statements

Comply with the Construction Phase H & S Plan



Monitor and manage their activities Report RIDDOR incidents to the

Principal ContractorProvide information for the H&S FileProvide information and training

– to their employees– sub contract labour


Competence and ResourcesCompetence and Resources

All duty holders must

– Satisfy themselves– All parties – Engage or appoint– Competent and have sufficient

resources



Take reasonable steps – to assess the competence of

individuals or organisations– making a judgement

This includes making enquiries or seeking advice



Principles

Requirements only relate to H & S issues

Checks should be appropriate



There is no need to repeat checks – if the duty holder has conducted– recent, similar work

A demonstration of a successful recent track record – should be sufficient


AssessmentAssessment

Performance evidence

– Personal experience– References– Evidence from previous project

reviews– Evidence from site visits



Evidence of individual competence

– Practical experience and knowledge– Qualifications– Membership of trade or professional

bodies– Health and safety training



Availability of resources

– Appropriate, sufficient competent people

– Equipment– Facilities– Management systems– Time available



Past health and safety performance

– Enforcement action– Accident statistics


Information And TrainingInformation And Training

Under CDMRequirement to provide

information and training


Information And TrainingInformation And Training

Key Requirements

– Provide Induction training– Not general health and safety

information or training – To enable trades to work safely


Information and TrainingInformation and Training

Induction should includeManagement’s commitment to

safetyOutline of projectName line management and key

personnelSite specific hazardsControl measures



Arrangements for housekeeping and storage

Welfare facilitiesEmergency proceduresFirst aid arrangementsAccident reportingDetails of planned training



Details for worker representation Information on individuals

responsibilities

Other legislation provides greater duties


Involving the WorkforceInvolving the Workforce

Most at risk Should be fully informed of the

risksTheir consistent involvement is

essential – Aid good communication– The development of a safety culture



A combination recommended

– Informal discussions– Meetings– Toolbox talks– Involvement in managing hazards



Consultation arrangements

– Must be in Construction Phase H & S Plan



By being involved– Benefits

The CDM regulations do not impose specific obligations– Framework


The Health and Safety PlanThe Health and Safety Plan

Regulation 15 requires a Plan is developed in two stages

– Pre-tender– Construction phase



The pre-tender plan

– Addresses the key health and safety issues

– Inform prospective contractors of hazards

– Enabling them to manage and price accordingly



Construction phase

– Builds on the pre tender plan– Prepared by Principal Contractor– Must be available to all parties– Developed as construction progresses– Should be project specific– A practical aid to the management of

health and safety



Provides information for

– Future work– Maintenance– Demolition– Alterations– Cleaning


The Health and Safety FileThe Health and Safety File

Provides information to

– Clients– Future Designers and Planning Supervisors– Those preparing future pre-tender H&S

Plans– Future Contractors

Not a maintenance manual



Duties

– PS must ensure preparation– All duty holders must supply

accurate information– Clients must ensure it is available for

future use– Can be prepared by anyone



Need not include

– The health and safety plans– Risk assessments– Method statements– Accident statistics– Contract documents



No format is specified To be prepared as the

construction progressesA file is required for each

structure



Designers– expected to provide information

progressively

The principal contractor and other contractors– must provide information as required



Must be completed in good time

Handed over when the client takes responsibility for the structure


Managing Health and Safety in Managing Health and Safety in Construction - ACOPConstruction - ACOPBased upon experience of the last

eight yearsContains practical adviceCannot answer every query


Managing Health and Safety in Managing Health and Safety in Construction - ACOPConstruction - ACOPContact the Health and Safety

Executive– Advice should be sought in writing– If not possible, tell the HSE what you

intend to do to comply


Managing Health and Safety in Managing Health and Safety in Construction - ACOPConstruction - ACOPThe purpose is to encourage

– Dialogue– Thought – Participation– Give ownership

In order to improve performance


Objectives Objectives

Be able to name duty holdersName the ACOPName key documentsDescribe key designer dutiesDescribe the hierarchy of controlDescribe the purpose of the

regulations


Managing Health and Safety in Managing Health and Safety in Construction - ACOPConstruction - ACOP

Thanks for listening– Any questions?

Don’t forget– Be safe!

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