CDM 2015 Contractors Duties

Information

Audit Title
Client / Site
Conducted on
Prepared by
Department/Section

Duty Holders

Client:
Principal Designer:
Designer(s):
Principal Contractor:
Contractor(s):

Contractors Duties

Regulation 15 (1) Has the contractor taken steps to satisfy themselves that the client is aware of their duties under these regulations.
Regulation 15 (2) Arrangements / evidence that all work under their control is planned, managed and monitored to secure health and safety.
Regulation 15 (3)(a)(b) Arrangements / evidence that when working on projects with more than one contractor they comply with any direction given by the principal contractor and principal designer. Including any relevant parts of the construction phase plan.
Regulation 15 (4)(a)(b) If there is only one contractor have they taken into account the principles of prevention when design, technical and organisational aspects are being decided when planning the various stages of the work. And estimating the period of time required to complete the work or work stages.
Regulation 15 (5) When applicable has the contractor drawn up a construction phase plan prior to starting work on site.
Regulation 15 (6) Were applicable does the construction phase plan set out the health and safety arrangements appropriate to the construction activities taking place on site.
Regulation 15 (8) Has the contractor provided each worker under their control appropriate supervision, instruction and information so the work can be carried out safely.
Regulation 15 (9)(a) Have worker received a suitable site induction (if not provided by the principal contractor).
Regulation 15 (9)(b) Are there procedures to be followed in the event of serious and imminent danger.
Regulation 15 (9)(c) Are workers provided with information on risks to health and safety identified by risk assessment (under Reg 3 MHSWR) or arising out of another contractors undertakings.
Regulation 15 (9)(d) Any other information to enable the worker to comply with the statutory provisions.
Regulation 15 (10) Have reasonable steps been taken to prevent unauthorised access to the site.
Regulation 15 (11) Are suitable welfare provision provided for anyone under the contractors control.
Regulation 8 (1)(2) Does the contractor have the skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the type of work. The contractor must not accept appointment unless they fulfil these requirements.
Regulation 8 (4) Where applicable are arrangements in place for cooperation when working on or in relation to a project, at the same or on an adjoining site
Regulation 8 (5) Arrangement for any person working under the control of others to report anything they are aware of that is likely to endanger the health and safety of any person.
Regulation 8 (6) Ensure any information or instructions provided by the contractor are comprehensible and provided as soon as practicable.
Regulation 17 (1)(2) Does the site have safe access and egress and is the site kept safe without risk to health and safety. If areas of the construction site do not have safe access and egress are people prevented from gaining access to these areas.
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