A Principal Contractor is required under fire safety legislation to undertake a fire risk assessment for the areas under their control. The assessment must be reviewed throughout the duration of the project. However, whilst great emphasis is typically placed on ensuring operational health and safety risk assessments are in place, the same attention is not […]
Introduction Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is one of the most common occupational health hazards in construction. Silica is a natural mineral found in materials such as concrete, brick, blockwork, mortar, stone, tiles and paving products. Left undisturbed, these materials are generally harmless. However, when they are cut, drilled, ground, chased, crushed or broken, they release […]
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) introduced the statutory duty holder role of Principal Designer, replacing the former CDM Co-ordinator role used under previous regulations. This change reflected a shift towards embedding health and safety considerations at an earlier stage of construction projects, particularly during design and pre-construction. The Principal Designer role […]
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, commonly referred to as CDM 2015, set out the legal duties for managing health, safety, and welfare on construction projects in the UK. These regulations apply to everyone involved in construction work, from clients and designers to contractors and workers. This guide provides a practical overview of the […]