CDM Workshop - Aimed at those involved in Highways Construction

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In London

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    Course

  • Location

    London

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 came into force on the 31st March 1995. They apply to companies and contractors involved in building projects. Their aim is to make construction work safer, without imposing undue burdens on businesses. The legislation implements aspects of the EC's temporary or mobile construction sites directive. Aims

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London
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22 Larchwood Close, RM5 3QX

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  • Construction Training
  • Construction
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Course programme

The broad outlines of the CDM Regulations and the reasons for their introduction The responsibilities and roles of the various parties involved: Client, Designer, Planning Supervisor, Principal Contractor, Contractors etc. Hazard Recognition - at the design stage Construction Techniques - Pre-stressed concrete, piling, Excavation, Hazardous Materials. Site Conditions - Adhesives/Solvents, Windows, Access for Construction and Maintenance. Construction - Traffic, Working at Heights, Cranes, Confined Spaces, Excavations, Materials, Hot Work, Substances/Chemicals, Access, Segregation. Activities - Road Repairs, Re-laying, Safety of Public and Workforce, Traffic Management, LPG, Machinery, Plant and Equipment. Risk Assessment and Method Statements - The importance of these in tendering and Contract Processes to fulfill the objectives of CDM. Pre-Tender Safety Plan Elements - Nature of Project, Existing Environment, Existing Drawings, The Design (significant risks), Construction Materials, Site elements, Overlap, Site Rules, Liaison. Construction Phase Safety Plan Elements - Arrangements for Health & Safety during the construction phase, Management, Standards, Information for Contractors, Selection Procedures, Communication, Activities with Risks, Emergency Procedures, RIDDOR, Welfare, Information and Training, Consultation, Site Rules, Health & Safety file, Monitoring. The Contents of the Health and Safety Plan and Safety File Contractual Responsibilities - outlines Duty Holder Responsibilities - Client, Designer, Planning Supervisor, Principal Contractor, Contractors. Case Study - Main Arterial Road presently two-way traffic. To be widened and dualled.

CDM Workshop - Aimed at those involved in Highways Construction

Price on request