Health and Safety Executive Health and Safety Executive HSE update September 2015 Liz Hunter HSE Inspector of Health and Safety

Outline of main changes Simplified structure Client – greater responsibility Domestic client exemption – removed CDM co-ordinator role - removed Principal Designer role (PD) – introduced ‘Competence’ – is redefined into constituent parts Construction phase plan for all projects Threshold for appointments – more than 1 contractor Notification is a stand alone requirement – not trigger point for additional duties

Transitional arrangements From 6 April all aspects of CDM 2015 are to be implemented, apart from: For projects starting before 6 April 2015 and continuing beyond; –Where there is no CDMC or PC appointed the client must: Appoint PD and PC if the construction phase not started, If construction phase started, appoint PC –Where CDMC has been appointed: the client must appoint PD within 6 months of Regs coming into force CDMC’s duties (CDM2007) continue to apply until PD is appointed

Dutyholders – Principal Designer PD is NOT a replacement for the CDMC - PD manages and co-ordinates the design stage of the project. The function of co-ordination is an integral part of the project. plan, manage, monitor & co-ordinate pre-construction phase Ensure designers comply with their duties Ensure co-operation with client and support the client in providing Pre-Construction Information Act as a conduit for information flow

Dutyholders – Designer Designer duties remain similar to those in CDM 2007 Additional requirements include: Reduce or control risks through the design process & provide risk information with design drawings Refer risks that cannot be reduced or controlled through design to the PD Clear hierarchy for design risk management

Exemption for self-employed construction workers CRITERIA FOR EXEMPTION FROM H&S LAW Genuinely self-employed Not employing or contracting others who may be at risk of injury from your activities No one else is at risk of injury or ill-health ALL construction work is defined as high risk, so the law will continue to apply to employers and self- employed alike Except that FFI will only be charged on a self- employed person when they put others at risk

Refurbishment: key health issues Asbestos Silica Other fine dusts, such as plaster Musculoskeletal injuries Noise HAVS Exposure to chemical fumes, vapours and gases, e.g. welding fume

R&D asbestos survey?

Health benchmarks ASBESTOS 1. R&D survey 2. Does the work require a licence? 3. Trained workforce 4. Control of exposure, including RPE & PPE & face-fit tests 5. Waste secured & disposed of at a licensed tip 6. Health surveillance every three years

When were your tools last maintained?

Mechanical lifting aids? Access for lifting plant? Use the MAC Tool

Noise & HAVS benchmarks part 1 1. Design out the process 2. Use of suitable & maintained tools 3. Assess exposure using points systems 4. Rotation of the task 5. Noise – hearing protection compulsory at or above 100 points 6. HAVS – ALARP. 400 points is not a target!

Noise & HAVS benchmarks part 2 7. Choose suitable hearing protection 8. Check & maintain hearing protection 9. Health surveillance for exposures > EAVs 10. Monitor that controls are be used correctly – supervision is key 11. Keep health records

What’s hiding in the back of the van?

Fine dusts: on-tool filtered dust extraction

Why face-fits matter

Sum up Refurbishment Campaign ongoing Track back through the CDM chain to find the latent causes PDs must develop their new role via CPD Expect a strong enforcement line on health risks