Principal Contractors Role
Posted on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 and is filed under CDM Regulations, Construction.
Are you a Client and need construction work done? well the CDM Regulations 2007 provide for a number of duty holders involved within the construction industry one of which is the Principal Contractor which a client must appoint for all notifiable construction work and appoint as soon as is practicable.
What Principal Contractors must do for all Notifiable Projects
(Part 3 of the CDM Regulations)
Principal Contractors must ensure:
- That client is aware of duties, CDM Coordinator has been appointed and HSE notified.
- Those they appoint are competent.
- The construction phase is properly planned, managed, monitored and resourced.
- Inform contractors of the minimum time allowed for planning and preparation.
- Provide relevant information to contractors.
- Ensure safe working, coordination and co-operation between contractors.
- Construction phase health and safety plan is prepared and implemented.
