CDM

Question 1

What are the 5 key elements of CDM?

Answer 1

1. Manage risks by applying the principles of prevention
2. Appoint the right people and organisations at the right time
3. Make sure everyone has the information, training, and supervision to carry out their jobs safely
4. Dutyholders need to cooperate with each other, communicate effectively, and coordinate their work.
5. Consult with workers to promote and develop effective risk management.

Question 2

When is a project notifiable?

Answer 2

If it lasts more than 30 working days AND has more than 20 workers at the same point

OR

It has more than 500 person days

Question 3

Under CDM what must all projects have?

Answer 3

• Clients brief
• Pre-construction information
• Construction Phase Plan

Question 4

Under CDM what must all multi-contractor projects have?

Answer 4

• Clients brief
• Pre-construction information
• Construction Phase Plan
• Health & Safety file
• Principal designer and principal contractor

Question 5

Who are the ‘dutyholders’ under CDM?

Answer 5

• Client
• Designers and Principal Designer
• Contractors and Principal Contractor
• Workers

Question 6

What duties does the Commercial Client have under CDM?

Answer 6

A Commercial client has work done in connection with their business (whether for profit or not)

• Make suitable arrangements for managing the project
• Appoint duty holders
• Provide adequate welfare facilities

Question 7

What duties does the Domestic Client have under CDM?

Answer 7

A Domestic Client has work carried out NOT in connection with a business.

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