CDM 2015: The regulator s experience to date

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1 Health and and Safety Executive CDM 2015: The regulator s experience to date Simon Longbottom Head of Construction Sector, HSE

2 What is CDM 2015(16) about? CDM applies to all construction work requirements for managing risk on construction PROJECTS standards to be achieved BUT NOT how to achieve them a flexible framework compliance strategies will vary dependant on the project risk profile A project is more than a construction site

3 Philosophy and objectives Integrate health and safety into project management Risk management not an after-thought or bolt-on extra Improve communication and co-ordination Encourage all involved to work together to: Plan and manage from the outset, identify hazards early on Target effort where it can do most good Discourage unnecessary bureaucracy Benefits: Reduced delays Improved reliability of costings and completion targets Improved quality of the finished product

4 CDM 2015 philosophy and objectives Effort on planning and management should be in proportion to project risk and complexity Associated paperwork should help communicate and manage the risk Paperwork which adds little is a WASTE OF EFFORT and a distraction from real risk management

5 CDM 2015 Pre construction phase Liaison phase Construction Phase Principal Designer Principal Contractor CDM Information Pre construction information Construction Phase Plan H&S File BIM Common Data Environment Concept Stage Options Models show mass Site evaluation Risk analysis Design 3D Models Methods of construction Liaison with contractors Site logistics Define end user needs Detailed design Clash detection 4D Models Constructability Using models to communicate Risk mitigation Construction Information on risk informs CPP Visual method statements Handover H&S File Maintenance info Information to inform ongoing risk assessment

6 Application uncertainty Term maintenance activities: Tap washers Door handles Tree cutting/planting Power washing steps Painting an internal wall Light bulbs Definition has not changed FAQ and Q&A Part of wider project on site? Existing arrangements to plan, manage, monitor? Remember, be proportionate

7 The commercial client Decides what will be constructed Commissions the design contractors Initiates the construction work (or pulls the plug!) Is at the head of the procurement chain Makes appointments, eg Principal Designer and Principal Contractor Greatest influence as standard-setter

8 The Client role strengthened in CDM 2015(16) Make suitable arrangements for managing a project including the allocation of sufficient time and other resources to: 1) ensure H&S and 2) welfare facilities provided Maintain and review these arrangements

9 Domestic clients Duties deemed to contractor or PC Duties can be taken on by designer or PD where the client wishes No PC? enforce against duty holder creating risk

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11 The Principal Designer Born out of necessity CDM-C role was not working The PD Should Strengthen design risk management and co-operation Mirror the PC role in achieving co-ordination Ensure information flow

12 PD role what do we want industry to achieve? Designers taking responsibility for coordination and information flows, and health and safety Mirror role to the Principal Contractor Ability to influence the Client and PC More strategic approach on a project Proctively eliminating and mitigating risks An integral part of design not separate Added value Reduced number of dutyholders Change accountability No delegation of H&S to consultant Remove the non-notifiable behaviours

13 Where we don t want to be some early behaviours Reluctance to take on the PD role when appropriate Additional fees for unnecessary work in the integrated design process Perception CDM stifles creativity Disproportionate and ineffective risk controls; increased bureaucracy Limited understanding of risk management/control hierarchy Unnecessary use/creation of third party industry no statutory CDM advisor role

14 PD role what has been the impact so far? Designer definition in CDM is wide ranging Design community unsure of the role (ex-cdm-c s & Insurance) Active vs Non-Active Designers (ex- CDM-C s) same criteria as PC role

15 PD role industry needs to focus on? Ex-CDMC s supporting rather than taking on PD Case Studies None currently Support Encourage & Build Confidence Skills, Knowledge & Training Industry guidance Guidance Training started i.e. Consultants Forum, RIBA, ICE

16 Who can be a PD? Must be a designer with relevant SKE In control of preconstruction phase Organisation or individual often a team Designer includes anyone who prepares/modifies designs or arranges/instructs others to do so

17 CDM 2015 Corporate competence Selection of supply chain with relevant experience and organisational capability due diligence Ongoing industry reform of PAS 91 to provide a risk-based assurance system Remove non-value adding activities

18 CDM 2015 competence Individual competence Ensuring appropriate skills, knowledge training, experience have been or are being obtained. Ongoing information, instruction and training to ensure site risks are controlled, Supplemented by appropriate supervision Professional bodies and role of CPD

19 The End Thank you for listening Any questions?