CDM Regulations 2015 Flashcards

What does CDM 2015 stand for?

Answer: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

CDM stands for Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. These regulations set out the health, safety, and welfare duties of everyone involved in construction projects in Great Britain.

Under CDM 2015, what is a 'Principal Contractor'?

Answer: The contractor appointed by the client to plan, manage, and coordinate health and safety during the construction phase

The Principal Contractor is appointed by the client and has the main responsibility for planning, managing, monitoring, and coordinating health and safety throughout the construction phase of a project.

What is the role of the Principal Designer under CDM 2015?

Answer: To plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase

The Principal Designer is appointed by the client to plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction (design) phase, ensuring that designers consider and reduce construction-phase risks through good design.

When does CDM 2015 apply?

Answer: To all construction work in Great Britain, regardless of size or duration

CDM 2015 applies to all construction work in Great Britain. All duty holders have responsibilities regardless of project size. Larger projects (over 30 working days with more than 20 workers, or 500 person-days) trigger additional notification requirements.

What is the Construction Phase Plan under CDM 2015?

Answer: A document prepared by the Principal Contractor detailing how health and safety will be managed during construction

The Construction Phase Plan is a document prepared by the Principal Contractor before construction starts. It sets out how health and safety will be managed during the construction phase, including key risks and control measures.

What is the Health and Safety File under CDM 2015?

Answer: A document prepared by the Principal Designer containing information needed for future maintenance and construction work on the structure

The Health and Safety File is prepared by the Principal Designer and handed to the client on completion. It contains information about the structure that will be needed for future maintenance, repair, or demolition work safely.