Cdm construction design Flashcards
What does construction phase mean?
Construction Phase
Construction phase” means the period f time beginning when construction vork in a project starts and ending hen construction work in that project ; completed
Preconstruction information
“Pre-construction information”
Means information in the client’s possession or which is reasonably obtainable by or on behalf of the client, which is relevant to the construction wor and is of an appropriate level of detail ar proportionate to the risks involved
What does pre-construction phase mean?
proportionate to the risks involved
“Pre-construction phase”
Means any period of time during which design or preparatory work is carried out for a project and may continue during the construction phase.
Key issues
CDM Places a legal obligation for duty holders to provide information, instructions, training and supervision.
Construction phase coordination duties to remain with the Principal
Contractor.
Other key issues
The Client will be responsible for notifying HSE of a project (F10 notification).
The Client will be required to appoint a Principal Contractor and Principal Designer if there will be more than one contractor on site.
A construction phase plan will be required for all projects.
The client must ensure that an up-to-date copy of the
F10 notice is displayed in the construction site office, so it is accessible to anyone working on the site and in a form that can be easily understood. The client can
Client duties
Client duties under 2015, CDM
• Ensure that duty holders under CDM are suitably qualified and competent to do the work and that the work itself is carried out so far as reasonably
practicable without risk to the H&S of
any personnel.
