Health and Safety

Question 1

When is the role of the Principal Designer required on a Construction Project?

Answer 1

• If more than one Contractor is involved in the project.
• If the project last longer than 30 working days and involves more than 20 workers simultaneously
• If the work exceeds 500 person days

Question 2

What regulations detail the requirements of a Principal Designer

Answer 2

Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)

Question 3

What are the key Responsibilities of a QS under CDM Regulations 2015:

Answer 3

• Assist in pre-construction planning with a focus on health and safety.
• Evaluate contractors’ health and safety policies during tendering.
• Ensure health and safety costs are reflected in the project budget.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations during construction.
• Manage risks to prevent delays, legal issues, and accidents.

Question 4

Explain how you ensure compliance with health and safety regulations during the tendering process.

Answer 4

• Include detailed health and safety requirements in tender documents.
• Prequalify contractors based on their safety records and policies.
• Ensure health and safety costs are identified in bids.
• Rigorously evaluate health and safety approaches in tenders.
• Select contractors based on both safety and financial considerations.

Question 5

What is the role of a Principal Designer, and how do you interact with them on a project?

Answer 5

• Principal Designer coordinates health and safety during the design phase.
• I collaborate on risk identification and include safety measures in budgets.
• Maintain ongoing communication to adjust costs as design changes occur.
• Review safety information provided to ensure it aligns with project financials.

Question 6

Who is responsible to submit the F10 notification?

Answer 6

The Client is responsible, however they may instruct other to do this on their behalf