CDM Regulations: The Principal Contractor

Introduction

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 came into force on the 31st March 1995. They apply to companies and contractors involved in building projects. Their aim is to make construction work safer, without imposing undue burdens on businesses. This course is aimed at the key tasks involving the Principal Contractor.

Aims

This workshop will make the Principal Contractor aware of the needs arising in order to meet and implement the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994.

The Course Covers

• The broad outlines of the CDM Regulations and the reasons for their introduction
• Developing and Implementing the Health & Safety Plan
• Contractors: Are they satisfying the provision for Health & Safety?
• Obtaining and checking Safety Method Statements from Contractors
• Ensuring the Co-ordination and Co-operation of Contractors
• Ensuring that training for Health & Safety is carried out
• Communication arrangements between Contractors on site for Health & Safety
• Discussing Health & Safety matters with people on site
• Ensuring that only Authorized People are allowed onto the site
• Displaying Notification Details
• Monitoring Health & Safety Performance
• Passing Information onto the Planning Supervisor for the Health & Safety File

Course Duration

One day

Certification

Certificate of Attendance

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