CDM Regulations Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does CDM stand for?
construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
They aim to improve health, safety, and welfare in construction projects.
When do CDM Regulations apply?
To all construction projects in Great Britain — domestic and non-domestic — regardless of size, duration or complexity.
Who are the duty holders under CDM 2015?
Client
Principal Designer
Principal Contractor
Designers
Contractors
Key duties of the Client
Make suitable arrangements for managing the project (incl. time, cost, and resources)
Appoint a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor (in writing if more than one contractor)
Ensure pre-construction information is provided
Ensure the H&S file is prepared and maintained
Principal Designer responsibilities
Plan, manage, and monitor H&S in the pre-construction phase
Coordinate between designers
Ensure designers comply with their duties
Assist client with pre-construction information
Prepare and update the Health & Safety File
Principal Contractor responsibilities
Plan, manage, and monitor the construction phase
Prepare and update the Construction Phase Plan
Ensure site safety and welfare
Liaise with the Principal Designer
Secure cooperation and communication on site
When is a project notifiable
It lasts longer than 30 working days and has more than 20 workers simultaneously at any point,
or
Exceeds 500 person-days
What is the Health and Safety File?
A record of information useful for future maintenance, repair, or demolition
Prepared by the Principal Designer, updated by the Principal Contractor
Handed to the Client at the end of the project
What is Pre-Construction Information (PCI)?
Information the Client provides to duty holders
Covers existing structures, hazards, surveys, services, etc.
Helps designers and contractors plan safely
Domestic vs. Commercial Client Duties
Domestic clients have duties passed to the contractor or Principal Designer
Commercial clients retain full responsibility for ensuring CDM compliance
What is the Construction Phase Plan (CPP)?
A document prepared before construction starts, setting out arrangements for managing health, safety, and welfare on site.
Who prepares the Construction Phase Plan?
The Principal Contractor (on notifiable projects)
A Contractor (if only one contractor involved)
What should a CPP include?
Project description & key dates
Site rules and induction arrangements
Arrangements for managing site risks (e.g., work at height, buried services)
Welfare provisions
Emergency procedures
How subcontractors and visitors will be managed
What are RAMS?
Risk Assessment: Identifies hazards, evaluates risks, and controls
Method Statement: Describes how the work will be carried out safely and in sequence
Who prepares RAMS?
Typically prepared by contractors or subcontractors, often with input from supervisors or health and safety reps.
Are RAMS a legal requirement?
Risk Assessments are legally required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Method Statements are not legally required but are considered best practice and often expected by Principal Contractors.
How do RAMS relate to the CPP?
RAMS support the safe execution of tasks on site and must align with the overall arrangements in the CPP.
Key Legislation
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended)
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended)
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and
Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008
