Site management

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a main Contractor you play a critical role in ensuring Health and Safety on a construction site. 

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), contractors are responsible for managing and controlling construction work safely and effectively. This applies as soon as they are appointed to a project, and they must have the skills, knowledge, experience, and organisational capability to carry out the work without risk to health and safety.

Appointed Contractors

By fulfilling these duties, contractors help maintain a safe and compliant construction environment, protecting workers and the public while ensuring the project progresses smoothly. We can supply Appointed Persons to take responsibility in this role, and help ensure site safety.

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Key Responsibilities of Contractors on Projects

 

Understanding Client Duties

  • Confirm that the client is aware of their duties under CDM 2015 before work begins.

Planning and Managing Work

  • Plan, manage, and monitor all work, ensuring risks to workers, the public, and others are identified and controlled.
  • Record the planning in a construction phase plan, proportionate to the complexity of the project.

Worker Competency and Induction

  • Ensure all workers have the skills, knowledge, training, and experience needed for their roles.
  • Provide or ensure site-specific inductions for all workers under their control.

Supervision and Communication

  • Provide adequate supervision, information, and instructions to workers.

Site Access and Welfare

  • Prevent unauthorised site access before starting work.
  • Ensure appropriate welfare facilities are available from the outset and maintained throughout the project.