Suitable site inductions are provided Reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access Works are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and Welfare facilities are provided See paragraphs 110-146 for more guidance Contractors are those who do the actual construction work and can be either an individual or a company Plan, manage and monitor construction work under their control so that it is carried out without risks to health and safety For projects involving more than one contractor, coordinate their activities with others in the project team, in particular, comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor For single-contractor projects, prepare a construction phase plan See paragraphs 147-179 for more guidance Workers are the people who work for or under the control of contractors on a construction site The must: Be consulted matters which affect their health, safety and welfare Take care of their own health and safety and others who may be affected by their actions Report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety Cooperate with their employer, fellow works, contractors and other dutyholders 3.0 CDM Notification Requirements Construction Projects are notifiable to the Health and Safety Executive when they are scheduled to: Last longer than 30 working days and have more than 20 workers on site simultaneously at any point in the project; or when b Exceed 500 person days Note: a person day equates to an 8 hour shift. 3.1 Where a project is notifiable, the client must give notice in writing to the Health and Safety Executive as soon as is practicable before the construction phase begins. The Client is responsible for notifying projects to the Health and Safety Executive (as soon as practicable before construction work begins). In practice at Newcastle University the ESS Project Manager will inform the Client (budget holder) of their responsibilities as a named Duty Holder in the CDM Regulations and assist them in completing the F10 Notification form, 3.2 The notice must contain the following particulars:
A scope of works A programme for the work Ensure all contractors have been inducted as per ESS Contractor Induction requirements and that a local site specific induction has been carried out (page 20 in the induction booklet) Provide all contractors with site specific information about hazards present at the work location eg asbestos pre refurbishment survey/mechanical and electrical plans Identify a suitable location for welfare facilities and site storage Collate and review all subcontractors risk assessments/method statements/COSHH assessments etc Alternatively you may use this template produced by HSE Maintenance Team Client Arrangements The Head of Maintenance as the strategic budget holder will be named as client for all such works. Appendix 1 Construction Phase Plan - Aide Memoir Format and Content Important Construction Phase Plans are required for all construction work involving more than one contractor (company). Employer and Design Team information and requirements as contained within the Information must be fully taken into account in the preparation of the Construction Phase Plan. This must be submitted to the Client (ESS Representative for the project) for consideration. Only when the ESS Representative is satisfied that the plan has sufficient information contained within it to ensure the health and safety of those carrying out the work, and/or those that could be affected by the work, will the plan be accepted and the start of work approved. The ESS Representative for the project will then sign and date the 1st page of the plan as proof the plan has been approved. No works shall commence until the Contractor has received confirmation that the plans content has been approved by the Client (ESS Representative). The following are those to be included (as necessary), within the Construction Phase Plan. Construction Phase Plan Content
4. Materials Requiring Special Precautions e.g. Radiation Appendix 4 Designers Red Green Lists Red Lists: Hazardous procedures, products and processes that should be eliminated from the project where possible • Lack of adequate pre-construction information, eg asbestos surveys, geology, obstructions, services, ground contamination etc. • Hand scabbling of concrete (‘stop ends’, etc); • Demolition by hand-held breakers of the top sections of concrete piles (pile cropping techniques are available); • The specification of fragile rooflights and roofing assemblies; • Processes giving rise to quantities of dust (dry cutting, blasting etc.); • On-site spraying of harmful substances; • The specification of structural steelwork which is not purposely designed to accommodate safety nets; • Designing roof mounted services requiring access (for maintenance, etc), without provision for safe access (eg. barriers). • Glazing that cannot be accessed Safely, All glazing should be anticipated as requiring cleaning and replacement, so a safe system of access is essential.
Green Lists: Products, processes and procedures to be positively encouraged. • Adequate access for construction vehicles to minimise reversing requirements systems and turning radii); • Provision of adequate access and headroom for maintenance in rooms, and adequate provision for replacing heavy components; • Thoughtful location of of mechanical / electrical equipment, light fittings, security devices etc. to facilitate access and away from crowded areas; • The specification of concrete products with pre-cast fixings to avoid drilling; • Specify half board sizes for plasterboard sheets to make handling easier; • Early installation of permanent means of access, and prefabricated staircases with hand rails; • The provision of edge protection at permanent works where there is a forseeable risk of falls after handover; • Practical and safe methods of window cleaning (eg. from the inside); • Appointment of a Temporary Work Coordinator (BS 5975); • Off-site timber treatment if PPA- and CCA-based preservatives are used (Boron or copper salts can be used for cut ends on site). • Off site fabrication and prefabricated elements to minimize on site hazards. • Encourage the use of engineering controls to minimize the use of Personal Protective Equipment For further examples of safe design practice go to the Safety In Design webpages Appendix 5