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CDM REGULATIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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CDM REGULATIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSGive a description of the CDM Regulations - Answers -The CDM Regulations provide a
framework for managing Health and Safety during the construction, repair, maintenance
and demolition of building works.
Who are affected by the CDM regulations? - Answers -1. Anyone involved in a
construction project.
2. Clients - anyone who has construction work carried out for them.
3. Principal Designer - Appointed by the client on projects with more than 1 contractor -
duty is to manage, monitor and co-ordinate the health and safety during the pre-
construction phase.
4. Designers - An organisation or individual who is involved in preparing or modifying
drawings, designs, specifications, bills of quantities, design calculations. - Main duty is
to eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risk (during construction or maintenance)
5. Contractors
What are the principal objectives of the CDM Regulations? - Answers -1. To place H&S
at the heart of the construction process from initial design to final account and beyond.
2. Sensibly
3. To co ordinate communication between all parties to the construction
4. To ensure adequate resources, including time, are given to H&S matters
5. To ensure that competent people only are appointed.
6. To involve and share responsibility between all the parties.
What is a Hazard? - Answers -1. A hazard is a potential for harm
What is a risk? - Answers -1. A risk is the likelihood of harm being realised
How do you reduce risks? - Answers -1. Identify the hazard
2. Eliminate the hazard - if possible
3. Provide information necessary to identify the remaining risk, allowing you to reduce or
control the risk
What are the duties of the Principal Contractor? - Answers -1. Plan, manage, monitor
and coordinate the entire construction phase.
2. Take into account the H&S risks to everyone affected by the work (inc public) in
planning and managing the measures needed to control them.
3. Liaise with the client and principal designer for the duration of the project to ensure all
risks are effectively managed.
4. Prepare a written construction phase plan before the construction phase begins.
Allow to regularly review and revise ensuring it is fit for purpose.
5. Have ongoing arrangements in place for managing H&S throughout the construction
phase.
6. Consult and engage with workers about their health, safety and welfare.
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