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

3. Hansen – Managing Safely 2 Introduction Effective at the start of 1995 Place statutory obligations on more parties Reflect good construction management To improve the industry’s appalling accident record

4. Hansen – Managing Safely 3 Introduction By encouraging – Time to plan – Early appointment of key people – Competent duty holders – Early identification and reduction of risks – Co-operation

5. Hansen – Managing Safely 4 Introduction The principal duty holders – The Client – The Designer

6. Hansen – Managing Safely 5 Introduction Newly created post-holders – Planning Supervisor – Principal Contractor

7. Hansen – Managing Safely 6 Introduction The HSC has provided guidance - an Approved Code of Practice CONIAC has produced specific guidance for designers and managers

8. Hansen – Managing Safely 7 Objectives Be able to name duty holders Name the ACOP Name key documents Describe key designer duties Describe the hierarchy of control Describe the purpose of the regulations

9. Hansen – Managing Safely 8 Content Legal Framework The Regulations The ACOP and Guidance – Managing Health and Safety in Construction Summary

10. Hansen – Managing Safely 9 The Regulations Regulation 1Citation and Commencement Regulation 2Interpretation Regulation 3Application of Regulations Regulation 4Clients and Agents of Clients Regulation 5Requirements on Developer Regulation 6Appointments of Planning Supervisor and Principal Contractor

11. Hansen – Managing Safely 10 The Regulations Regulation 7Notification of Project Regulation 8Competence of Planning Supervisor, Designers, and Contractors Regulation 9Provision for Health and Safety Regulation 10Start of Construction Phase

12. Hansen – Managing Safely 11 The Regulations Regulation 11Client to ensure information is available Regulation 12Client to ensure health and Safety File is available for inspection Regulation 13Requirements on Designer Regulation 14Requirements on Planning Supervisor

13. Hansen – Managing Safely 12 The Regulations Regulation 15Requirements relating to the Health and Safety Plan Regulation 16Requirements on and powers of Principal Contractor Regulation 17Information and Training Regulation 18Advice from, and views of, persons at work

14. Hansen – Managing Safely 13 The Regulations Regulation 19Requirements and prohibitions on contractors Regulation 20Extension outside Great Britain Regulation 21Exclusion of Civil Liability

15. Hansen – Managing Safely 14 The Regulations Regulation 22Enforcement Regulation 23Transitional provisions Regulation 24 Repeals, revocations, and modifications

16. Hansen – Managing Safely 15 Approved Code of Practice Managing Health and Safety in Construction Guidance upon the areas of practical concern – Since the Regulations came into force

17. Hansen – Managing Safely 16 Approved Code of Practice Introduction Application, Interpretation, and Notification The Client The Designer The Planning Supervisor The Principal Contractor

18. Hansen – Managing Safely 17 Approved Code of Practice Contractors Competence and Resources Information and Training Involving the Workforce The Health and Safety Plan The Health and Safety File

19. Hansen – Managing Safely 18 Approved Code of Practice 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

20. Hansen – Managing Safely 19 Approved Code of Practice The standard Form of Notification - Form 10 (Rev) Glossary Summary of CDM duties for duty holders

21. Hansen – Managing Safely 20 Application, Interpretation and Notification CDM applies to construction work Carrying out building Civil or engineering construction

22. Hansen – Managing Safely 21 Application, Interpretation and Notification Cleaning and maintenance Demolition and dismantling Installation of fixed plant - 2 metre fall Offshore construction within territorial waters Exploratory work for construction projects Construction of temporary structures

23. Hansen – Managing Safely 22 Application, Interpretation and Notification Not construction work Dismantling and erection of tents and marquees Maintenance of fixed plant Tree planting Archaeological investigations

24. Hansen – Managing Safely 23 Application, Interpretation and Notification Positioning and removal of lightweight partitions Surveying Erecting scaffolds for non construction work Manufacture of items to be used in construction

25. Hansen – Managing Safely 24 Notification Expected to last more than 30 days Involves more than 500 person days Form F10 to local HSE Not necessary to notify for a slight change Notify ASAP after PS appointment Forward missing information when available

26. Hansen – Managing Safely 25 The Client Must appoint The Planning Supervisor The Principal Contractor(s) PS and PC appointments can be changed PS should be appointed at or before the start of design

27. Hansen – Managing Safely 26 The Client May become designers, if – Specify materials – Methods of working Not required to monitor performance

28. Hansen – Managing Safely 27 The Client 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

29. Hansen – Managing Safely 28 The Client 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

30. Hansen – Managing Safely 29 The Designer Architects Consulting engineers Quantity surveyors Chartered surveyors Specifiers Principal contractors Specialist contractors

31. Hansen – Managing Safely 30 The Designer Design includes Drawings Design details Specifications Bills of quantity

32. Hansen – Managing Safely 31 The Designer 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

33. Hansen – Managing Safely 32 The Designer If sub-contracting work, ensure that – Sub-contractors are sufficiently competent and resourced Duties also apply to modifications to designs

34. Hansen – Managing Safely 33 The Designer Key role Can affect those involved in – Construction – Maintenance – Repair Cradle to Grave

35. Hansen – Managing Safely 34 The Designer 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

36. Hansen – Managing Safely 35 The Designer Not CDM designers – The manufacturers of standardised components

37. Hansen – Managing Safely 36 Health and Safety in Design Designers required to – Reduce foreseeable risks By – Identifying hazards – Identifying who may be affected – Assessing Risks – Altering the design

38. Hansen – Managing Safely 37 Health and Safety in Design Hierarchy of Control Eliminate Combat at Source PPE

39. Hansen – Managing Safely 38 Health and Safety in Design Elimination – Specify less hazardous materials – Avoid processes that create dusts and fumes – Avoid the need to work at height – Consider prefabrication - off site

40. Hansen – Managing Safely 39 Health and Safety in Design Combat at Source – Specify lighter materials – Build in lifting points – Ensure weights are known – Build in edge protection – Consider maintenance – Identify hazards at demolition

41. Hansen – Managing Safely 40 Health and Safety in Design PPE – A last resort Remaining risks to be notified to affected parties

42. Hansen – Managing Safely 41 Health and Safety in Design Records Notes on drawings Design risk assessment Construction sequences

43. Hansen – Managing Safely 42 Health and Safety in Design Design Risk Assessment Hansen have a pro forma, consistent with the requirements of the regulations

44. Hansen – Managing Safely 43 The 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

45. Hansen – Managing Safely 44 The Planning Supervisor Not Duties Provide advice – Unless requested Approve appointments Approve or check designs – Be satisfied on risk

46. Hansen – Managing Safely 45 The Planning Supervisor 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

47. Hansen – Managing Safely 46 The Planning Supervisor To be effective – Should be appointed as soon as possible – When the client is in a position to judge – The competence and resources needed

48. Hansen – Managing Safely 47 The Principal Contractor Usually the main or managing contractor

49. Hansen – Managing Safely 48 The Principal Contractor Duties Satisfy themselves – Designers and Contractors they appoint – Competent and adequately resourced

50. Hansen – Managing Safely 49 The Principal Contractor Ensure that a suitable Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan is – Prepared before construction begins – Implemented – Current

51. Hansen – Managing Safely 50 The Principal Contractor Promote co-operation between Contractors Ensure site boundary integrity and security Enforce site rules Display the Project Notification on site Provide relevant information to Contractors

52. Hansen – Managing Safely 51 The Principal Contractor Promptly, provide relevant information to – Planning Supervisor – For inclusion in the Health and Safety File Encourage worker participation Ensure worker consultation

53. Hansen – Managing Safely 52 Contractors Duties Satisfy themselves that – Designers and Contractors they appoint – Competent and adequately resourced

54. Hansen – Managing Safely 53 Contractors 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

55. Hansen – Managing Safely 54 Contractors Monitor and manage their activities Report RIDDOR incidents to the Principal Contractor Provide information for the H&S File Provide information and training – to their employees – sub contract labour

56. Hansen – Managing Safely 55 Competence and Resources All duty holders must – Satisfy themselves – All parties – Engage or appoint – Competent and have sufficient resources

57. Hansen – Managing Safely 56 Competence and Resources Take reasonable steps – to assess the competence of individuals or organisations – making a judgement This includes making enquiries or seeking advice

58. Hansen – Managing Safely 57 Competence and Resources Principles Requirements only relate to H & S issues Checks should be appropriate

59. Hansen – Managing Safely 58 Competence and Resources 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

60. Hansen – Managing Safely 59 Assessment Performance evidence – Personal experience – References – Evidence from previous project reviews – Evidence from site visits

61. Hansen – Managing Safely 60 Assessment Evidence of individual competence – Practical experience and knowledge – Qualifications – Membership of trade or professional bodies – Health and safety training

62. Hansen – Managing Safely 61 Assessment Availability of resources – Appropriate, sufficient competent people – Equipment – Facilities – Management systems – Time available

63. Hansen – Managing Safely 62 Assessment Past health and safety performance – Enforcement action – Accident statistics

64. Hansen – Managing Safely 63 Information And Training Under CDM Requirement to provide information and training

65. Hansen – Managing Safely 64 Information And Training Key Requirements – Provide Induction training – Not general health and safety information or training – To enable trades to work safely

66. Hansen – Managing Safely 65 Information and Training Induction should include Management’s commitment to safety Outline of project Name line management and key personnel Site specific hazards Control measures

67. Hansen – Managing Safely 66 Information and Training Arrangements for housekeeping and storage Welfare facilities Emergency procedures First aid arrangements Accident reporting Details of planned training

68. Hansen – Managing Safely 67 Information and Training Details for worker representation Information on individuals responsibilities Other legislation provides greater duties

69. Hansen – Managing Safely 68 Involving the Workforce Most at risk Should be fully informed of the risks Their consistent involvement is essential – Aid good communication – The development of a safety culture

70. Hansen – Managing Safely 69 Involving the Workforce A combination recommended – Informal discussions – Meetings – Toolbox talks – Involvement in managing hazards

71. Hansen – Managing Safely 70 Involving the Workforce Consultation arrangements – Must be in Construction Phase H & S Plan

72. Hansen – Managing Safely 71 Involving the Workforce By being involved – Benefits The CDM regulations do not impose specific obligations – Framework

73. Hansen – Managing Safely 72 The Health and Safety Plan Regulation 15 requires a Plan is developed in two stages – Pre-tender – Construction phase

74. Hansen – Managing Safely 73 The Health and Safety Plan The pre-tender plan – Addresses the key health and safety issues – Inform prospective contractors of hazards – Enabling them to manage and price accordingly

75. Hansen – Managing Safely 74 The Health and Safety Plan 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

76. Hansen – Managing Safely 75 The Health and Safety Plan Provides information for – Future work – Maintenance – Demolition – Alterations – Cleaning

77. Hansen – Managing Safely 76 The 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

78. Hansen – Managing Safely 77 The Health and Safety File 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

79. Hansen – Managing Safely 78 The Health and Safety File Need not include – The health and safety plans – Risk assessments – Method statements – Accident statistics – Contract documents

80. Hansen – Managing Safely 79 The Health and Safety File No format is specified To be prepared as the construction progresses A file is required for each structure

81. Hansen – Managing Safely 80 The Health and Safety File Designers – expected to provide information progressively The principal contractor and other contractors – must provide information as required

82. Hansen – Managing Safely 81 The Health and Safety File Must be completed in good time Handed over when the client takes responsibility for the structure

83. Hansen – Managing Safely 82 Managing Health and Safety in Construction - ACOP Based upon experience of the last eight years Contains practical advice Cannot answer every query

84. Hansen – Managing Safely 83 Managing Health and Safety in Construction - ACOP Contact the Health and Safety Executive – Advice should be sought in writing – If not possible, tell the HSE what you intend to do to comply

85. Hansen – Managing Safely 84 Managing Health and Safety in Construction - ACOP The purpose is to encourage – Dialogue – Thought – Participation – Give ownership In order to improve performance

86. Hansen – Managing Safely 85 Objectives Be able to name duty holders Name the ACOP Name key documents Describe key designer duties Describe the hierarchy of control Describe the purpose of the regulations

87. Hansen – Managing Safely 86 Managing Health and Safety in Construction - ACOP Thanks for listening – Any questions? Don’t forget – Be safe!