What is the role of a CDM co-ordinator?
The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations came into force on 6th April 2007. Like any changes in legislation, finding out about the differences and more importantly understanding how they affect you can seem daunting.
Our advice to you is to ensure you know how the role of CDM co-ordinator has evolved from what was the Planning Supervisor role. The most important change it that it has made the Client accountable for construction health and safety risk management matters. The Client now takes on responsibility for the impact the approach has on the health and safety of those working on or affected by a project and YOU MUST appoint a competent CDM co-ordinator rather than the former Planning Supervisor. This is very important and not something to be taken lightly!
We have been following the changes closely and have enhanced our Health & Safety services by creating a dedicated business unit to deal with CDM co-ordination of projects for our clients. This gives you the peace of mind of knowing that when you work with us you can be assured that the implementation of all factors in relation to the CDM2007 Regulations are under control, meeting legal obligations and running smoothly and efficiently.
The Derrick Kershaw Partnership CDM co-ordination team is headed by Health & Safety specialist of 15 years, Jo Bryenton, and is set up to advise, guide and assist you.
If you have any questions on the role and responsibilities of a CDM co-ordinator or you require any further information please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Contact Jo here.
The key aim of the new regulations, which replace CDM94 and CHSW, is to integrate health and safety into the management of the project and to encourage everyone involved to work together.
We recommend the early appointment of a CDM co-ordinator as this is crucial for effective planning and establishing management arrangements from the inception of any notifiable project.
The CDM co-ordinator role provides clients with a key project advisor in respect of construction health and safety risk management matters. The main purpose of this key project advisor is to help clients to carry out their duties; to co-ordinate health and safety aspects of the design work and to prepare the health and safety file.
The 4 points to note are:
a) improve the planning and management of construction projects from the very start.
b) identify hazards early on, so they can be eliminated or reduced at the design or planning stage and the remaining risks can be properly managed.
c) target effort where it can do the most good in terms of health and safety, and
d) discourage unnecessary bureaucracy.
To find out more about the Client’s responsibilities and the responsibilities of the CDM co-ordinator role go here.
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