Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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An understanding of the work to be undertaken,
hazards and necessary precautions
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An understanding of safe systems of work, in par-
ticular, permits to work
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Principal contractor: a competent person
appointed by the Client
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Other contractors:
all other contractors involved
with construction work.
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How emergencies arise, the need to follow prepared
emergency arrangements and the dangers of not
doing so.
There is nothing to stop the same person fi lling all of the
key roles as long as they are competent and adequately
resourced to do so. For example, clients could carry out
their own design work, appoint themselves as coordi-
nator and principal contractor and carry out the work
themselves.
The regulations are broken down into three parts
with an additional fi ve Schedules the last of which are
revocations, etc. from previous legislation.
15.13.5
Emergency arrangements - regulation 5
This regulation requires that entry to a confi ned space
to carry out work is prevented unless suitable and suf-
fi cient arrangements have been prepared for the rescue
of persons in the event of an emergency.
These arrangements must:
15.14.1 Part 1 - Introduction which includes the
application
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Reduce, so far as is reasonably practicable, the
risks to the health and safety of any person required
to put the arrangements into operation and
CDM application:
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Include the provision and maintenance of necessary
equipment for resuscitation procedures to be car-
ried out
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It is not reasonably practicable to achieve that pur-
pose without such entry.
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Applies to all construction work
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Notifi able projects to (HSE) involving more than 30
days work on site or more than 500 person days
have a greater level of control due to the complex-
ity and risks involved.
The rescue arrangements should include consideration
of the factors detailed below:
15.14.2
Part 2 - Duties
The legislation clearly states that only competent per-
sons can work or be involved with work under the CDM
Regulations, with the exception of those being subject
to competent supervision.
Under the regulations there is the duty for all
involved with the work to cooperate with all other parties
and provide information regarding health and safety to
other parties involved.
Factors to be considered in the emergency arrangements
Rescue and resuscitation equipment
Control of plant
Raising the alarm and rescue
First aid
Safeguarding the rescuers
Public emergency
services
Fire safety
Training
Client duties
The client is responsible for:
15.14
The Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations 2007
(SI 320)
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Making arrangements to ensure that adequate
resources are available to ensure health and safety
is implemented and maintained during the project
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Ensuring that reviews and revisions of all health and
safety arrangements are undertaken throughout the
project
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
2007 (CDM) are aimed at the design and management
aspects of a construction project together with securing
the safety of those undertaking or affected by construc-
tion operations. The regulations impose duties on the
'key players' involved:
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Appointing a competent and adequately resourced
coordinator (Notifi able projects)
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Appointing a competent and adequately resourced
principal contractor (Notifi able projects)
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Acting as the coordinator and principal contractor
until such time as each has been appointed
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The client:
any person for whom a project is
carried out
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Providing relevant health and safety information
about existing structures and/or the site which is to
be developed to the coordinator for inclusion in the
pre-tender health and safety plan
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The designer:
any person who prepares a design
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Coordinator:
a competent person appointed by
the Client
