The CDM regulations 2007 came into force on 6th april 2007, they replace CDM regulations 1994 and the construction health, safety and welfare...
CDM Coordinators UK secures another contract, a framework agreement with a major retailer that just entered the UK market, we will be carrying out the role of CDM Coordinator on all future store fitouts.
CDM Coordinators UK appoints another member of staff to keep pace with the growing demand for our services.
Another contract is secured, this time for a series of 3 local authority projects. CDM Coordinators UK secured this through a two stage tender process, well done to the team.
The CDM Coordinator has a key role as a project advisor under CDM 2007, their role involves assisting and advising the client...
The CDM coordinator has a key role role to play in advising the client on health and safety matters relating to the project.
The CDM coordinator has three main duties:
To advise the client and help them carry out their duties
Co-ordinate the health and safety aspects of the design
Prepare and issue the health and safety file
A summary of the duties of the CDM coordinator as stated in the approved code of practice:
Advise and assist the client with their duties
Notify HSE
Co-ordinate health and safety aspects of design work and co-operate with others involved with the project
Facilitate good communication between client, designers and contractors
Liaise with principal contractor regarding ongoing design
Identify, collect and pass on pre-construction information
Prepare/update health and safety file
The client has substantial influence over the way a project is run, because of this the client is made accountable under CDM 2007...
The early appointment of a CDM Coordinator enables procedures to be put in place which get the project of to a good start.
The appointment of the CDM Coordinator should take place once the initial design has begun, once the project moves to the detailed design stage hazards become a lot more difficult to deal with and eliminate.
The aim of the regulations is for the CDM coordinator to make a significant contribution to reducing risks both to workers during the construction phase and the end users, also those that work on the project in the future.
During the construction phase the design will often continue, therefore the CDM Coordinator has a continuing role during the construction. Any changes that have health and safety implications should be raised with the principal contractor.
The CDM Coordinator has a duty to prepare the health and safety file. Ideally the format should be agreed with the client prior to work commencing and also which duty holders are to supply the information.
At the end of a project the health and safety file is handed over to the client.