The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 have specific Health and Safety responsibilities for individuals concerned with construction projects, as follows:

• The Client has to appoint, and co-operate with, a competent Principal Designer.
• The Principal Designer (previously called a "CDM Coordinator") has to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate Health and Safety during the pre-construction phase of a project.
• Designers (i.e. anyone preparing drawings and specifications such as Architects, Structural Engineers and Surveyors) have to identify hazards and ensure that the design includes a hierarchy of risk control.
• The Principal Contractor (appointed by the Client) has to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the construction phase of a project - including the development of a Health and Safety Plan.
• Contractors - also have a role to ensure their own activities are planned, managed and monitored during the construction phase.

MD Safety Management works with Clients, Principal Contractors and Contractors in an advisory role - helping them discharge their duties.

To assist Clients we can ensure that all the parties involved in the project are effectively discharging their duties both from a project documentation perspective and also on the site where the documentation should be adhered to on a day-to-day basis.  This service is via specific consultancy services.

To assist the Principal Contractor, we provide:

• Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans (the size and complexity of which are proportionate to the project).
• Construction Chain Contractor Assessments.
• Project Audits.
• Project Health and Safety Inspections.
• Representation at Meetings.
• Site Training (Induction, Tool Box Talks, etc.)
• Project Training (e.g. Asbestos Awareness, RPE Face Fit Testing, Work at height, Manual Handling, etc.).

Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 helps to:

• Comply with legal and Client requirements.
• Avoid accidents.
• Avoid HSE Enforcement action.
• Improve project efficiency.
• Encourage interaction between contractors.

Get in touch for a free consultation to discuss your specific construction project requirements.