CDM Regulations 2015 — Duty Holders and Responsibilities Flashcards

What is a pre-construction information pack (PCI) and who provides it to designers and contractors?

Answer: A pack compiled by the client providing information about the site and existing structure that is relevant to designers and contractors

The client (or principal designer on the client's behalf) compiles and provides the pre-construction information pack, which contains information about the site, existing structures, hazards (e.g., asbestos, contamination), and other relevant health and safety information.

When must a project be notified to the HSE?

Answer: When it is likely to last more than 30 working days with more than 20 workers simultaneously, or exceed 500 person-days

A project is notifiable to the HSE when the construction phase is likely to involve more than 30 working days with more than 20 workers working simultaneously, or more than 500 person-days in total.

The principal contractor must consult workers on health and safety matters. Which regulations support this requirement?

Answer: The Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (for unionised workplaces) and the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 (for non-unionised workplaces)

Worker consultation is required under two sets of regulations depending on trade union recognition. Together these require the principal contractor to consult workers (directly or through representatives) on matters affecting their health and safety.

Which of the following is a specific duty of the principal designer under CDM 2015?

Answer: Planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase, including ensuring designers comply with their duties

The principal designer's core duty is to plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate the pre-construction phase so that risks are reduced through design, pre-construction information is gathered, and relevant information is passed forward.

A contractor's duty under CDM 2015 includes:

Answer: Carrying out work in accordance with the Construction Phase Plan and reporting anything that might affect the health and safety of others

Each contractor must plan, manage, and monitor construction work under their control so that it is carried out safely. They must comply with the CPP and inform the principal contractor of anything that could affect the health and safety of workers or others.

For a project with a single contractor (no principal contractor or principal designer required), what health and safety planning must still take place?

Answer: The contractor must still plan, manage, and monitor the work, produce a CPP where required, and ensure the client is aware of their own duties

CDM 2015 applies to all construction projects. On single-contractor projects, the contractor carries the combined duties of principal contractor and their own contractor duties. A CPP is still required and the client still has duties — including ensuring management arrangements are in place.