Health and Safety - CDM Regs

Question 1

What are the different duty holders under CDM?

Answer 1

Client
Principle Designer
Principle Contractor
Designers
Contractors

Question 2

What are some responsibilities of the Client under CDM?

Answer 2

1) Provide adequate time and resource
2) Submit F10 form to the HSE
- A project becomes notifiable if:
- 500 person days
- More than 30 working days
- More than 20 workers
at one time
3) Appointing other
dutyholders

Question 3

What are some responsibilities of the Principle Designer under CDM?

Answer 3

1) Co-ordination at pre-construction phase
2) Ensure design complies with all relevant regulations
3) Prepare H&S file

Question 4

What are some responsibilities of the Principle Contractor under CDM?

Answer 4

1) Manage and co-ordinate construction phase
2) Prepare construction phase plan
3) Provide adequate welfare facilities

Question 5

What are some responsibilities of the Designer under CDM?

Answer 5

1) Eliminate risks where possible
2) Co-operate with other duty holders
3) Design in accordance with relevant regulations

Question 6

What are some responsibilities of Contractors under CDM?

Answer 6

1) Provide training and provide trained, competent staff
2) Provide all necessary health and safety equipment
3) Identify and manage risks