The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM The Clients CDM Compliance Kit PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Clients CDM Compliance Kit This presentation has been prepared to provide users and potential purchasers of the Clients CDM Compliance Kit with a brief overview of the product and the benefits it offers

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Overview Clients CDM Compliance Kit The Clients CDM Compliance Kit has been specifically designed to assist Clients to comply with their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM). The software has been written by practising Construction Safety Professionals who have a detailed understanding and knowledge of both the construction industry and health and safety legislation. We have also worked with a wide variety of both public and private clients, so we understand the needs and requirements of such organisations.

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM What does it do? The software assists Clients by: Providing a wide range of standard templates/proforma’s Making sure clients are aware of their duties Providing systems and guidance on the assessment of the competence & resources of designers, contractors and CDM Co- ordinators Guidance on the requirements for Pre-Construction Health & Safety Information Packs Systems for assessing the suitability of the Construction Phase H&S Plan Provides prompts as to what & when, a client needs to take action, thereby ensuring compliance with the CDM Reg’s It also provides an audit trail of the actions taken

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM How is this achieved? This is achieved in a variety of ways including: The provision of checklists which outline the duties and roles of the Client at each stage of a project Acting as an aide memoir to ensure Clients are aware of the actions they need to take, whilst also providing an auditable record of the actions taken Enabling Design Safety Statements (DSS), Design Safety Reviews (DSR), Design Risk Assessments (DRA) and Hazard Registers to be prepared, these provide an ideal mechanism to communicate information with other parties

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM How is this achieved? (Cont.) The provision of a wide range of example documents (MS Word format) which can be accessed at the appropriate work stage by clicking on the shortcut button located at the side of the audit records Documents which can be edited and amended by the user and are entirely customisable to allow for the specific Client requirements to be catered for Compliance Kit Links to the other modules within the Compliance Kit are also provided, this enables users to quickly switch between modules as and when required

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Sample Documents Clients CDM Compliance Kit The Clients CDM Compliance Kit includes a wide range of editable documents (MS Word) including: –Competence and Resource Questionnaires –Pre-Construction H&S Information Pack Guidance for Designers –Pre-Construction H&S Information Pack Template for Contractors –Construction Phase H&S Plan Assessment Checklist

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Ensuring Compliance Clients CDM Compliance Kit Whilst the Clients CDM Compliance Kit will not automatically make a project safer, it will help you to manage project safety matters and ensure all parties are aware of their duties and obligations under CDM, it will also help you to ensure you are discharging your legal duties under CDM Furthermore the integral audit facility will allow Clients to review and assess the actions taken by their staff during the life of a project

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Features & Benefits Clients CDM Compliance Kit The following slides provide more information on the key features and modules of the Clients CDM Compliance Kit Whilst we have not included all of the features and modules included within the software, we feel that the following slides should provide a comprehensive overview of the product and its features The only computer skills you need to operate the software is to know how to point a mouse, click the mouse buttons and use the keyboard to type in text

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Main Switchboard Once loaded, the first screen you will encounter is the Main Switchboard. This enables users to view supporting information, create a new project, open an existing project or exit the software.

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Project Safety Record HOME PAGE Whenever you open an existing project or create a new project, you will see the Project Safety Record HOME PAGE. This screen provides you with links to each of the software modules and information associated with a particular project. By entering the Project Title and No. on the Home Page, it is automatically transferred to each of the other modules. To access the project data, simply click on the relevant button on the left hand side of the screen. Project Safety Record HOME PAGE Whenever you open an existing project or create a new project, you will see the Project Safety Record HOME PAGE. This screen provides you with links to each of the software modules and information associated with a particular project. By entering the Project Title and No. on the Home Page, it is automatically transferred to each of the other modules. To access the project data, simply click on the relevant button on the left hand side of the screen.

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Design Safety Statement The first module is that of the Design Safety Statement, this should be prepared at the start of a project (and updated as necessary) and is used to specify any key information such as the general design criteria and parameters. It can also be used to record details of any existing information that is relevant to the project and which may restrict the design or generate specific hazards.

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Project Directory The Project Directory is simply used to record the details of the key parties involved in the project, this includes not only the core design team, but also other designers, the Principal Contractors and other key contractor who will be involved as the project progresses

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM The main element of the software consists of the audit records for each of the project stages. This informs users of their duties and the required actions whilst enabling a full audit record to be prepared. Clients CDM Compliance Kit The buttons on the right hand side of the screen provide a link to the MS Word documents and other modules within the Clients CDM Compliance Kit. The main element of the software consists of the audit records for each of the project stages. This informs users of their duties and the required actions whilst enabling a full audit record to be prepared. Clients CDM Compliance Kit The buttons on the right hand side of the screen provide a link to the MS Word documents and other modules within the Clients CDM Compliance Kit.

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Design Risk Assessment Another key element is that of the Design Risk Assessment (DRA) module. This assists users to identify hazards and those affected, whilst also enabling a rapid assessment of the risk to be carried out. Whilst most Clients may not intend to carry out any design work, the specification of project requirements may involve the client in a design role! Each assessment is carried out on a separate page and there is no limit to the number of assessments that can be completed.

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Clients CDM Compliance Kit To enable the effective transfer of information between the members of the project team, information such as the DRA’s can be printed off as shown here, or alternatively it can be exchanged electronically as Adobe Acrobat Files (PDF) or Microsoft Document Imaging (MDI) Format. Neither of these format’s require the recipient to have access to the Clients CDM Compliance Kit. To create electronic files you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Software or Microsoft Document Imaging loaded on your PC. Clients CDM Compliance Kit To enable the effective transfer of information between the members of the project team, information such as the DRA’s can be printed off as shown here, or alternatively it can be exchanged electronically as Adobe Acrobat Files (PDF) or Microsoft Document Imaging (MDI) Format. Neither of these format’s require the recipient to have access to the Clients CDM Compliance Kit. To create electronic files you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Software or Microsoft Document Imaging loaded on your PC.

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Design Safety Reviews The Design Safety Reviews enable key information relevant to the hazards associated with the project to be recorded. Separate DSR’s can be completed for each project stage and the information provides a useful format for sharing the information with other project members.

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Application and Use Clients CDM Compliance Kit The Clients CDM Compliance Kit can be used by Clients, projects managers and others responsible for the financing and implementation of construction projects The software enables the facilitation of regular reviews and compliance checks to be made to ensure an organisation is complying with its duties under CDM and is providing sufficient information regarding the hazards

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Specifications System Requirements: Processor - Pentium III or newer Recommended 128MB RAM or higher CD ROM drive Operating system Windows 98/2000/XP Microsoft Office 2000/2002/2003/XP (Word & Access) Adobe Acrobat Reader

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM Pricing The price of our software is all inclusive and includes for not only the software itself, but also for: FREE FREE Ongoing technical support We do not charge an annual maintenance fee for the use of our software There are no hidden costs to pay!!

The Clients CDM Compliance Kit CDM How to Purchase Clients CDM Compliance Kit The Clients CDM Compliance Kit may be purchased from our online shop by logging onto: As you proceed through the checkout you will be asked if you want to make an online credit/debit card purchase or you may alternatively print off you order and send it to us with a cheque for the required sum. If you require any further information, please us on:

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