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04 CDM Regulations Flashcards

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Why do the CDM Regulations exist?

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First introduced in 1994 (later revised in 2007 and 2015) following publication of a European Directive on minimum health and safety standards for temporary or mobile construction sites

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What is an F10 notice and when would you use it?

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The form used to notify the HSE that a project has met the criteria for notification under the CDM Regulations

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What information is contained on an F10 notice?

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  1. Dates - date of notice and commencement of work,
  2. Names and contact details - site, LA, client, PD, PC, other designers and contractors
  3. Works - description, duration, number contractors, number of workers
  4. Declaration - signed by or on behalf of the client that he is aware of his duties
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Who signs the F10 notice?

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The client or a party appointed on their behalf

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In terms of notifying the HSE, what happens if there is an extension to a non-notifiable project?

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If the project is not notifiable at first but subsequent changes mean it fits the criteria for notification, an F10 must be submitted as soon as possible

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What are the timescales for submitting an F10?

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F10 forms should be submitted as soon as practicable before the construction phase begins - the HSE state they take 10 days to process the form

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What is a PCIP?

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The PCIP is a collation of all the information in the client’s possession, or reasonably obtainable on behalf of the client, relevant to the works regarding the risks involved

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What information would you expect to find in a PCIP?

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  1. The project, programme, team, location of existing records and plans, whether completed works will be used as a workplace etc.
  2. Client’s considerations and management requirements (communication, site security, welfare, transport, permits to work, emergency procedures etc.)
  3. Environmental restrictions and existing on site risks
  4. Significant design and construction hazards
  5. Description of the format and conditions of the Health and Safety File
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What is a construction phase plan?

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The Construction Phase Plan records arrangements for managing significant H&S risks specific to the project - the PCIP forms the basis for this

NB: it should not just contain generic risk assessments

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What information would you expect to find in a construction phase plan?

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  1. Description of the project, key dates and key members of the project team
  2. The H&S aims for the project
  3. Site rules
  4. Arrangements to ensure cooperation between the project team
  5. Arrangements for involving works
  6. Site induction procedures
  7. Welfare facilities details
  8. Fire and emergency procedures
  9. Control of any specific site risk where relevant (listed in Schedule 3, e.g. work near power lines, risk of drowning, work on in underground earthworks etc.)
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What is a health and safety file?

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The H&S File is a file containing relevant health and safety information to be taken into account during any subsequent project

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Is a health and safety file required on all projects?

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Only required when there is more than one contractor

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Who is responsible for preparing the health and safety file under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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Principal Designer

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How detailed should the health and safety file be and why?

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Only needs to include information relevant to the planning of future construction work (refurbishing, cleaning etc.), as too much material may hide crucial details about risks

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What information would you expect to find in a health and safety file?

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  1. Brief description of works carried out
  2. Residual (remaining) hazards and how they have been addressed
  3. Key structural principles (e.g. safe working loads)
  4. Hazardous materials used (e.g. lead paint)
  5. Special arrangements for removing or dismantling plant/equipment
  6. H&S info about equipment for cleaning/maintaining structure
  7. Nature, location and markings of significant services (e.g. underground cables, gas supplies etc.)
  8. As-built drawings
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What is the purpose of the CDM Regulations 2015?

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CDM Regs 2015 intend to ensure H&S issues are properly considered during a project’s development so the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced

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What were the reasons for the latest revision of the CDM Regulations?

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  • Belief that the co-ordination function in the pre-construction phase was not always embedded in the project, resulting in additional costs with little added value
  • The persistence of unacceptable standards, particularly on smaller sites
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What recent changes have been made to the CDM Regulations?

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  1. Replacement of the role of CDMC with a new role of ‘Principal Designer’
  2. Removing the exemption for domestic clients, but passing their CDM duties to the contractor
  3. Changing the threshold for appointment of co-ordinators (i.e. Principal Contractors and Principal Designers) to be where there is more than one contractor
  4. Separating the threshold for co-ordination from that of notifying the HSE
  5. Splitting competence assessment into component parts of skill, knowledge, training and experience (and organisational capability if it relates to an organisation)
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When do the CDM Regulations 2015 come into force?

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6th April 2015, however if a CDMC had already been appointed and the construction phase had started, the client must appoint a Principal Designer to replace the CDMC by 6th October 2015

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When do the CDM Regulation 2015 apply?

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Apply to all construction work, i.e. the carrying out of any building, civil engineering or engineering construction work, including:

  • Construction, alteration, conversion or fitting out
  • Renovation, repair, redecoration, upkeep or other maintenance
  • Preparation including site clearance, excavations and investigations
  • Demolition/dismantling
  • M&E install, commissioning, decommissioning, maintenance and repair
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When do the CDM Regulations 2015 require a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor to be appointed?

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When there is more than one contractor

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What is the implication if a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor are not appointed when they should have been?

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If a commercial client fails to appoint a PD or PC, the commercial client must carry out their duties

If a domestic client fails to appoint a PD or PC, the designer in control of the pre-construction phase becomes the PD and the contractor in control of the construction phase becomes the PC

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When is a project notifiable under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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If the construction phase is likely to:

  • Last longer than 30 working days and have more than 20 works working simultaneously at any point, or
  • Exceed 500 person days
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Do weekends and bank holidays count towards the threshold for notification?

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Every day construction work is likely to take place (including weekends and bank holidays) counts towards the threshold for notification

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Who is responsible for notification under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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Notification is now the responsibility of the client, however they may arrange for somebody else to do it on their behalf

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What are the client’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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  1. Ensure other dutyholders are appointed (including PD and PC for projects involving more than one contractor)
  2. Ensure all dutyholders have the appropriate skills, knowledge, experience and organisational capacity
  3. Allow sufficient time and resources for each stage of the project
  4. Ensure the PD and PC carry out their duties in managing the project
  5. Ensure suitable welfare facilities are provided for the duration of the project
  6. Maintain and review the management arrangements for the duration of the project
  7. Provide pre-construction information to every Designer and Contractor
  8. Ensure the PC/Contractor prepares a Construction Phase Plan before that phase begins
  9. Ensure the PD prepares a H&S File which is made available to anyone who needs it
  10. Notify the HSE in writing with details of the project (if project is notifiable)
  11. Ensure a copy of the notification is displayed in the site office (if project is notifiable)
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What are the designer’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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  1. Ensure Client is aware of his duties
  2. Eliminate hazards and reduce risks during design
  3. Provide information on any remaining risks so far as reasonably practicable
  4. Provide design information to all other dutyholders to help them comply with their duties
  5. Communicate, cooperate and coordinate with all other dutyholders
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What are the Principal Designer’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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  1. Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase
  2. Help advise the client in collating pre-construction information
  3. Work with other designers to eliminate/reduce health and safety risks so far as reasonably practicable
  4. Liaise with the PC, keeping them informed of any risks that need to be controlled during the construction phase
  5. Prepare and update the H&S File
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What are the Principal Contractor’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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  1. Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the entire construction phase
  2. Take account of the risks to everyone affected by the work (including members of the public)
  3. Liaise with the Client and PD to ensure risks are effectively managed
  4. Prepare a written Construction Phase Plan before the work begins and update it throughout
  5. Ensure suitable welfare facilities are provided from start to finish
  6. Consult and engage with workers about their health and safety
  7. Check that anyone they appoint has the skills, knowledge, experience and organisational capability to carry out their work safely
  8. Ensure all workers have site-specific inductions and any further information and training they need
  9. Take steps to prevent unauthorised access to the site
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What are the contractor’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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  1. Ensure the Client is aware of their duties
  2. Plan, manage and monitor their own work, taking into account anyone whose health and safety may be affected (including members of the public)
  3. Check that anyone they appoint has the skills, knowledge, experience and organisational capability to carry out their work safely
  4. Ensure all workers have site-specific inductions and any further information and training they need, unless provided by the PC
  5. Ensure suitable welfare facilities are provided for the workers under their control
  6. Ensure they do not start work until reasonable steps have been taken to prevent unauthorised access
  7. Coordinate their work with the work of others in the project team
  8. Comply with the directions given by the PD or PC
  9. Comply with the parts of the Construction Phase Plan relevant to their work
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What are the worker’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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  1. Only carry out construction work if they have the relevant skills, knowledge, training and experience
  2. Make themselves aware of the health and safety risks involved and how those risks are managed
  3. Always follow site rules and procedures
  4. Cooperate with other dutyholders
  5. Report any risks they find
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Can a person/organisation act as more than one CDM duty holder?

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Organisations or individuals can carry out the role of more than one dutyholder, provided they have the skills, knowledge, experience and organisational capacity necessary to carry out those roles

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Are any clients exempt from the CDM Regulations?

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Whilst domestic work is not exempt, domestic clients’ duties are passed to the PC/Contractor by default or the PD via a written agreement

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What was the aim of the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Encourage everyone to work together to make H&S an integral part of the design, construction and management of projects
  2. Improve planning and management to identify hazards so that they can be eliminated or properly managed
  3. Encourage cooperation and coordination
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What were the different sections contained within the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Part 1 – application of the Regulations and definitions
  2. Part 2 – general duties that apply to all construction projects
  3. Part 3 – additional duties that only apply to notifiable construction projects
  4. Part 4 – practical requirements that apply to all construction sites
  5. Part 5 – transitional arrangements and revocation
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When did the CDM Regulations 2007 apply?

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The 2007 CDM Regulations applied to all construction work, i.e. the carrying out of any building, civil engineering or engineering construction work

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When were works notifiable to HSE under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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Projects are notifiable to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) if the construction phase involves more than 30 days or 500 person days of construction work using an F10 form

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What were the rules that relate to domestic property under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Domestic clients did not normally have duties under the 2007 CDM Regulations, however they could attract duties under Part 4 if they significantly controlled the way work is done (e.g. insisting on the use of unsafe access)
  2. All other parts did not apply to domestic clients, therefore domestic projects were never notifiable
  3. The 2007 CDM Regulations could still apply to domestic property when the client was a business (whether for profit or not)
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Who were the duty holders under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Client
  2. Designer
  3. CDM Coordinator (CDMC)
  4. Principal Contractor (PC)
  5. Contractor
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What duties were imposed on all parties under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Check own competence
  2. Cooperate with others and coordinate work to ensure H&S of all affected
  3. Report obvious risks
  4. Comply with Schedule 3 (particulars to be included in inspection report) and Part 4 for any work under their control
  5. Take account and apply the general principles of prevention throughout duties
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What were the client’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Appoint designers and contractors and ensure competency
  2. Ensure suitable management arrangements (e.g. welfare) are in place before start
  3. Allow sufficient time and resources for all stages
  4. Provide Pre-Construction Information to designers and contractors
  5. Appoint CDMC (if notifiable)
  6. Provide info relating to H&S File to CDMC (if notifiable)
  7. Retain and provide access to H&S File (if notifiable)
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What were the designer’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Eliminate hazards and reduce risks during design
  2. Provide info about remaining risks
  3. Check client is aware of duties and a CDMC has been appointed (if notifiable)
  4. Provide any info needed for the H&S File (if notifiable)
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When did you have to appoint a CDMC under the 2007 Regulations?

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When the project was a notifiable project (involved more than 30 days or 500 person days of construction work)

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What were the CDMC’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Advise and assist client with his/her duties
  2. Notify the HSE
  3. Coordinate H&S aspects of design work and cooperate with others
  4. Facilitate good communication between client, designers and contractors
  5. Liaise with PC regarding ongoing design
  6. Identify, collect and pass on Pre-Construction Information
  7. Prepare and update the H&S File
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What were the principal contractor’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Plan, manage and monitor own work and that of workers
  2. Ensure there are adequate welfare facilities for those working on site
  3. Prepare, develop and implement a written Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan and site rules (if notifiable)
  4. Give contractors relevant parts of the plan (if notifiable)
  5. Check competence of all employees (if notifiable)
  6. Provide site induction and any further information/training (if notifiable)
  7. Consult with the workers (if notifiable)
  8. Liaise with CDMC regarding ongoing design (if notifiable)
  9. Secure the site (if notifiable)
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What were the contractor’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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  1. Plan, manage and monitor own work and that of workers
  2. Ensure there are adequate welfare facilities for those working on site
  3. Check client is aware of duties, CDMC is appointed and HSE notified (if notifiable)
  4. Cooperate with PC in planning and managing work/site rules (if notifiable)
  5. Provide details to PC of anyone employed (if notifiable)
  6. Provide info for the H&S File (if notifiable)
  7. Inform PC of reportable incidents under RIDDOR (if notifiable)
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Under the CDM Regulations 2007, who had responsibility for ensuring that suitable team members were appointed?

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The client

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Who was classed as a designer under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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49
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On notifiable projects, at what stage should the CDMC have been appointed?

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50
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Could a client appoint a ‘Client’s Agent’ under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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Could a CDMC be a company?

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What happened if the client failed to appoint a CDMC for a notifiable project?

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Your client says that to save money he wants you to be the CDMC on the project. How would you respond?

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54
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What notices had to be issued under the CDM Regulations 2007?

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What happened under the CDM Regulations 2007 if a building required demolition?

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How can designers demonstrate that they are taking account of design risk in their work?

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You are designer and contract administrator on a notifiable project and a client variation requires the erection of steelwork. How should the H&S of this be managed?

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At the end of the construction phase, what do you need to check in terms of the CDM Regulations?

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