Level 1 - L&R Flashcards
What are the Building Regs 2010?
They provide the minimum standards on the design and construction of new buildings and alterations to make sure they are:
Safe
Accessible
Consider the environmental
What are the Approved Documents?
Sit within the Building Regulations and provide guidance on how to meet the Regulations.
What are British Standards?
British Standards Institute.
Provide standards of quality for goods and services.
What is CDM (2015) and when does it apply?
The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects.
CDM applies to all building and construction work.
Who are the key roles within CDM (2015)?
Client Principle Designer Principle Contractor Designer Contractor
What is the principle designer responsible for?
The PD is responsible for planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project.
Produce the PCI
What is included within the PCI?
Information which is relevant to the construction work already in the clients possession. Include details of:
- The project.
- Planning and management of the project.
- Health and safety hazards, including design and construction hazards and how they will be addressed.
- Information in any existing health and safety file.
What are the clients responsibilities under CDM?
Make sure:
- other duty holders are appointed as appropriate
- relevant information is prepared and provided to other duty holders
- the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties
- Issue the F10 notice to HSE if required
- sufficient time and resources are allocated
- welfare facilities are provided
What are the Principal Contractors duties?
Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes:
Preparing CPP
When are works Notifable under CDM?
The HSE must be notified via an F10 form of any project exceeding:
- 30 construction days with 20 or more workings; or
- 500 person days.
What is the purpose of the F10.
To notfiy the HSE of the up coming works so they have the ability to inspect the works ensure compliance
What are the contents of an F10 form and who should issue it?
A description of the project, Planned duration of the project, The number of workers required, And contact details for the principal contractor, designer, and client.
The employer must always sign it. It can be issued by PD on their behalf.
When do you appoint a PD?
A principal designer must be appointed in writing at commencement by the client where a project involves, or is likely to involve, more than one contractor. This applies to domestic projects too.
What are the changes between CDM 2007 to CDM 2015?
- Replacement of role of CDM Coordinator with new role of ‘Principle Designer’
- Main duty-holders reduced to 3 – Client, Principle Contractor, Principle Designer
- All projects with more than 1 contractor on-site must have a Principle Designer and Principle Contractor, and a H&S file / Risk Assessment
- Changes to the threshold of a notifiable project
What is the Party Wall Act etc 1996?
It provides a procedure for facilitating works around Party Walls, allowing building owner to undertake works while protecting interest of adjoining owner.
Also providing solutions for resolving disputes.
