Are you looking to do build, construct, refurbish or demolish your commercial premises?
- It is important that the work is carried out in a safe manner.
- You will also incur duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007).
- You may also need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that the work is being carried out.
Who needs to be aware of these rules?
Anyone who:
- Wants building work done (clients/building owners).
- Designs or plans it (designers).
- Does the actual building (contractors/builders).
All need to understand their duties and do what is needed to make sure that every building project is safe. Remember, site safety is a team game!
What are the rules?
CDM 2007 helps to make sure that a construction project is safe to build, use and maintain.
For more details and general queries about construction health and safety:
- Phone: 0845 345 0055.
- Visit: Summary of duties under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
What work is notifiable?
Under the CDM 2007 rules, certain construction work needs to be notified to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This includes construction projects that are expected to last more than 30 working days, or involve more than 500 person work days.
For more about this, please visit: F10 - Notification of construction project.
Health and safety at work
Our Environmental Health team or the HSE will enforce authority for health and safety matters in your business. (When it is up and running).
You must be aware of what CCDM2007 requires. Especially how the construction and design of the finished project affects the health and safety of the premises' users. (This includes your staff, visitors and customers.)
As a business owner or manager, it is your duty to make sure that the design of the project:
- Eliminates hazards;
- and reduces risks.
To help you meet your duties under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, these include:
- Avoiding slips, trips and falls;
- handling of stock;
- vehicle deliveries;
- working at height;
- noise;
- electrical safety;
- and others.
These should be considered early in the design process, as amendments and changes later will cost you time and money.
For more on general health and safety duties, visit: Health and Safety Executive.
How Building Regulations support health and safety
If you comply the guidance, it helps you meet duties under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
For advice on this, please contact: Building control services.