CDM Regulations 2015 Flashcards

What duty does a specialist contractor have under CDM 2015?

Answer: Plan, manage, and monitor their own work to ensure it is carried out safely and without risk to health

All contractors under CDM 2015 have a duty to plan, manage, and monitor their own construction work, ensuring it is carried out safely and without risks to health. They must also cooperate with the Principal Contractor and other duty holders.

When must a project be notified to the HSE under CDM 2015?

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

Under CDM 2015, projects must be notified to the HSE before the construction phase begins if they will last more than 30 working days with more than 20 workers at any one time, or will exceed 500 person-days of construction work.

What is a Pre-Construction Information Pack (PCIP) under CDM 2015?

Answer: Information provided by the client to designers and contractors about the site and existing structure to inform their planning

The Pre-Construction Information is assembled by the client (or Principal Designer on their behalf) and provided to designers and contractors. It includes existing hazard information (asbestos, ground conditions, buried services, etc.) to inform risk assessments.

What are RAMS and when must a specialist contractor provide them?

Answer: Risk Assessments and Method Statements — before starting any higher-risk activity on a construction site

RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) are required before starting any significant or higher-risk activity. The RAMS must be reviewed and accepted by the Principal Contractor and must be briefed to all workers carrying out the work.

What is the CDM 2015 duty of a client regarding health and safety?

Answer: To ensure suitable arrangements are in place for managing the project, including the welfare of workers

Under CDM 2015, clients have core duties including ensuring suitable arrangements are in place for managing the project, appointing competent duty holders, providing Pre-Construction Information, and ensuring adequate time and resources are allocated for health and safety.

What welfare facilities must be provided on a construction site under CDM 2015?

Answer: Sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, drinking water, changing rooms, and facilities for eating and rest

CDM 2015 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations require suitable sanitary facilities, washing facilities with hot and cold water, drinking water, changing rooms, and rest/eating areas on all construction sites.