CDM - Temporary Works

To be completed bu the H&S Adviser or Nominated person prior to the start of construction work on site. Audit reports shall form part of the CDM Health & Safety file.

Any H&S actions identified shall be entered onto Audit / Inspection Action Log and brought to the urgent attention of the appropriate personnel as soon as possible. Contractor / Project Manager to be notified of actions required / taken.

1) What are the management arrangements for temporary works for the duration of the project?
(Procedures / Responsibilities / Design / Documentation etc.)

2) Has a Temporary Works Coordinator been formally appointed?

3) What minimum requirements have been established for the TWC's and TWS's?
(do the identify minimum requirements for competence experience, qualifications, knowledge & training)?

4) Has a register of temporary works been established and is the register being maintained in accordance with the clients procedures?

5) Are all temporary works being undertaken on site (including temporary electrical supplies offices, workshop and equipment etc) identified on the Temporary Works Register?

6) Have all temporary works on the register been categorized to identify required level of controls?

7) Has temporary works design been undertaken where specified on the register?

8) Has the TW design been reviewed by a 3rd party (where required) and approved by the TWC?

9) Do the RAMS for the works make reference to the TW design, plans and calculations (where applicable) to ensure correct implementation of the TW design?

10) Has a temporary works supervisor been nominated for each area of work?

11) Will regular temporary work inspections be undertaken as required by TWD / legislation and recorded?

12) Are the temporary works being installed in accordance with the TWD (where applicable) and is a copy available at the workface?

13) Is there a system in place for the review of temporary works for suitably following any change in condition i.e. excavations?

14) Is there an inspection system for the monitoring of temporary works to confirm compliance?