CDM duties

Question 1

Designers

Answer 1

When preparing or modifying designs, eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks that may arise during:
 construction
 the maintenance and use of a building once it is built

Provide information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties

Question 2

Principal Designer

Answer 2

Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes:
 identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks
 ensuring designers carry out their duties
Prepare and provide relevant information to other dutyholders.
Liaise with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the construction phase.

Question 3

Principal Contractor

Answer 3

Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes:
 liaising with the client and principal designer
 preparing the construction phase plan (PDF)
 organising cooperation between contractors and coordinating their work
Make sure:
 suitable site inductions are provided
 reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access
 workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety
 welfare facilities are provided

Question 4

Contractors

Answer 4

Plan, manage and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety.
For projects involving more than one contractor, coordinate their activities with others in the project team – in particular, comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor.
For single contractor projects, prepare a construction phase plan (PDF) .

Question 5

Workers

Answer 5

Workers must:
 be consulted about matters which affect their health, safety and welfare
 take care of their own health and safety, and of others who might be affected by their actions
 report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety
 cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other dutyholders

Question 6

What are the 6 roles under CDM

Answer 6

• Workers
• Contractors
• Principal Designer
• Principal Contractor
• designer
• Client

Question 7

Client

Answer 7

Appointing the principal designer and principal contractor.
Making suitable arrangements for managing the project.
Allocating sufficient time and resources.
Providing pre-construction information.
Ensuring welfare facilities are provided.
Notifying the HSE (if required).
Ensuring compliance with CDM duties.