Att 3 - CDM Regs.pdf

CDM Pre-Construction Information & Direction

Project:

IDIQ Painting Services 2025-2026

Site Address:

Multiple site locations, various government properties

Date: March 2nd, 2026 Author: JR / IM

Facility Management US Embassy London – CDM Pre-construction Info Site: multiple site locations Address: London area, UK 2

Table of Contents

1. NOTES

2. NAMES OF PARTIES

3 DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF THE WORKS

4 PROGRAMME

5 EXISTING CONDITIONS/ACCESS/HAZARD ASSESSMENT

6 WORKING RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

7 MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

8 REQUIREMENT OF THE FINAL HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE

9. REVISION HISTORY SHEET

ADDENDUM A

SECTION ONE - SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

SECTION TWO - EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

A – General

B - Existing Services

C - Traffic Restrictions

D - Hazards specific to existing Buildings

E - Ground Issues

F – On Site Facilities

SECTION THREE - EXISTING DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

SECTION FOUR - THE DESIGN

SECTION FIVE - LOCAL AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS

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1. NOTES

A. This Pre-Construction Information and Direction document is prepared in accordance with Regulation 4 (4) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

B. The contents of this Plan are to be taken into account by the vender and incorporated into the appointed Principal Contractor’s Construction Phase Health and Safety plan.

C. Works are well detailed in the Main Specification of Works/Drawings to which the

Vender/Principal Contractor should refer in conjunction with this document and incorporate all matters relevant to Health and Safety in his Tender and if appointed in his Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan.

D. No construction work will be allowed to commence until the Client is satisfied that a Construction Phase Plan has been prepared in accordance with Regulation 12

2. NAMES OF PARTIES

2.1 The Client:

2.2 Nicola Cullen

Contracting Officer Embassy of the United States of America 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US

2.3 The Principal Designer:

The Contractor:

3 DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF THE WORKS

3.1 The project consists of painting services, to decorate US Government Owned (GOV) and

Short Term Leased (STL) properties within the London area.

4 PROGRAMME

4.1 The contractor shall complete decoration works for each property within the time scales agreed in the Scope of Works (based on property size).

5 EXISTING CONDITIONS/ACCESS/HAZARD ASSESSMENT

5.1 Access to the site is available via entrances confirmed by COR (Contracting Officer Representative) for each property.

5.2 Both the Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractors shall take all possible care to ensure that all persons and the buildings fabric are protected against injury or damage arising as a result of the Works being executed.

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5.3 In addition, the Principal Contractor must take full regard of the nature and use of the buildings which are in constant use and shall take all measures to safeguard the health and safety of the occupants of same and members of the public in the vicinity of the Works.

5.4 Pedestrian access in the areas around the perimeter of the property shall be always maintained and kept clear of obstructions.

5.5 The Contractor must observe the following precautions:

5.5.1 To ensure that all equipment, tools and plants not in use be kept locked away and not left in any location so as to cause hazards to the occupants of the building and the general public.

5.5.2 To ensure that all plant is at no time left unattended when not in use and when not in use is locked away.

5.5.3 Any access openings in temporary perimeter hoardings must be properly closed and secured when access is not being used and at the end of each working day.

5.5.4 Remove rubbish and superfluous material including that caused by Sub contractors as they accrue and at the completion of the project. The Principal Contractor and Sub Contractors shall not burn rubbish on the site.

5.5.5 Any scaffolding, ladders or working platform arrangement shall be such as to prevent a hazard to the building occupants and the general public and ladders shall remove when not in use and at the end of each working day. Permanent scaffolding shall be fully netted, alarmed and inspected at the beginning of each working day to ensure integral safety of scaffold structure.

5.5.6 The Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractors must provide all necessary and proper access equipment and adopt adequate and proper protective safety measures when carrying out the works.

5.6 As required under Section 11 of the CDM Regulations 2015 the Principal Designer will provide detailed information on all aspects of the proposed works which may affect the health and safety of any person or operative involved in the construction Works and is set out in the Pre-Construction Information.

5.7 The Principal Contractor shall take regard of the contents of the Principal Designer’s Risk Assessment items and assess any further risks which the Contractor considers should be taken into account and make reference to all relevant matters in the development of his Construction Stage Health and Safety Plan and make proper provisions and take all necessary precautions on site according to the nature of such risk.

5.8 Lifting/Hoisting materials - The Principal Contractor shall be mindful of his obligations under The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

5.9 The deployment and use of refuse skips are to be discussed and agreed with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) before the commencement of the Works. The

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5.10 Radios or music play devices shall not cause disturbance to neighbors or neighborhood.

5.11 No smoking on any US Government owed property.

6 WORKING RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

6.1. It shall be the Principal Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the areas of work are secure at all times and that no unauthorised person shall enter such secure areas during the period of the Works.

6.2. It shall be the Principal Contractor’s responsibility to make and maintain arrangements for working safely during the works. The Principal Contractor must confirm adherence to UK Government Guidelines and US Embassy guidelines and provide a Covid Risk Assessment with their Work Risk Assessment and Method Statements for each property.

6.3. The Principal Contractor shall be responsible for providing and displaying sufficient notices to warn of ‘DANGER PERSONS AT WORK’ or ‘DANGER PERSON AT WORK OVERHEAD’ or whatever appropriate sign or signs may be required of all working areas perimeters.

6.4. The Principal Contractor must provide all necessary protection to the occupants of the building and public including safety barriers, screens, notices and portable firefighting equipment and any other safety provisions as may be demanded by the conditions prevailing.

6.5. The Principal Contractor shall carry out the Works in such a manner as to cause the absolute minimum inconvenience to members of the public and occupants of the building by the adoption of whatsoever work methods and precautions might be necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to the suppression of vibration, noise and dust. The Contractors work areas shall be strictly confined to the boundaries of the established working areas.

6.6. Craning of equipment/materials are to be carried out with care. The location of any crane or hoist is to be agreed with the Contracting Officers Representative (COR)/Principal Designer and such location is to be isolated from building occupants and members of the public in the vicinity by means of barriers and warning signs.

6.7. The Principal Contractor shall maintain all routes of escape or provide temporary protected routes for public/building occupants and disabled/wheel chaired persons if the nature and scope of the Works demand such relative to the state of emergency.

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6.8. The Contractor shall not impede the access and egress of the building whilst the works are in progress. Any work activity which may adversely affect same must be notified to the Employer prior to such activity being carried out.

6.9. The Contractor is to comply with all existing security controls and any additional controls that may be imposed by the Employer as may be prompted by the nature of the works in progress.

6.10. The Principal Contractor shall be responsible for the structural integrity of all built elements whether they be temporary or permanent.

6.11. The Principal Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining security/ emergency/fire detection alarm systems which may be affected by these Works.

6.12. The Principal Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with all relevant and current Health and Safety provisions by his operatives; Sub Contractors and all other Contractors working on the site whether they be under his employ or not and ensure that adequate and proper protective clothing head and footwear is worn at all times.

6.13. The Principal Contractor is to maintain any live drainage, water, gas and electricity services and any other power services which may exist over the site and must fully acquaint himself with these and their locations particularly where they may be affected by operations of other Contractors. Further, to ensure the safe isolation of any such services prior to progressing the Works as may be appropriate.

6.14. The permitted site working hours will be restricted to

a. Monday to Friday 0830 -1730 hours

b. Saturday 0900hrs until 1200hrs.

c. N.B. No Sunday working or working outside normal hours permitted, unless by prior agreement and overtime costs borne by contractor.

d. No works permitted on US or local bank holidays.

6.15. If connections to live services in the building demand temporary disconnection or switching off. This must only be carried out by prior arrangement with the Clients and/or Landlord.

6.16. Any welding or work activities of a similar nature must be carried out with proper and suitable protective screening and temporary firefighting equipment placed in or immediately adjacent the working area. COR or Safety Program Coordinator to issue “Permit to Work” prior to starting. No hot works to commence until Permit to Work has been issued.

6.17. The Principal Contractor shall comply with all relevant sections of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

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6.18. The Principal Contractor is to display the formal Notification of the project to the Health and Safety Executive on site (F10).

6.19. The Principal Contractor is to provide all necessary and relevant information in the Health & Safety File at Practical Completion of the project.

6.20. The Principal Contractor shall provide adequate temporary artificial lighting where natural light levels are poor to ensure good visibility for all operatives.

6.21. The Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractors, in the execution of these Works shall comply with all appropriate and relevant UK Health and Safety Law and embracing the following.

a. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

b. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

c. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

d. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

e. The Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

f. The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

g. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

h. The Construction (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1996

i. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

j. The Control of Pollution Act 1974

k. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

l. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

(RIDDOR)

m. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

n. The Noise at Work Regulations 2005

o. The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996

p. The Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969

q. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996

r. Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW)

s. Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2012

t. The Special Waste Regulations 1996

6.22. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and all appropriate Approved Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Guidance Notes etc. issued under the afore stated Acts or Regulations.

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6.23. Where materials of a flammable nature are to be used, the Principal Contractor must ensure that all containers are kept sealed/capped when not in use and that the risk of spillage of any such materials is avoided at all times.

7 MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

7.1. The contractor shall employ and engage a Principal Designer for the project, who shall comply fully with Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations.

7.2. The Principal Contractor is to submit a Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan for the site works prior to the commencement on-site to the Client. It is stressed that the works shall not commence until this is prepared and agreed. The Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan should address the hazards raised in the Pre-Construction Information and Directive and include the information referred to and called for herein.

7.3. Principal Contractor to produce Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan including the following:

A. Copy of SOW and project drawings.

B. Method Statements on how risks from hazards identified in the pre-contract information and other hazards identified by the Principal Contractor will be addressed.

C. Details of the management structure and responsibilities.

D. Include details of subcontractors to be employed on the project.

E. COSSH Assessment

F. Risk Assessments

G. Environmental Impacts

H. Provide “Proof of Competence” for all Employees and Sub-Contractors working on or attending site, evidence and copies of CSCS cards, CITB training, trades certification, professional governing body or trade body, to be included within Health and Safety file.

I. Evidence of ongoing training for employees and sub-contractors.

J. Provide list of emergency contact numbers and address –

i. Principal Contractor.

ii. Site Supervisor.

iii. Name on site “First Aider”.

iv. Water, Gas, Electrical - Emergency contact numbers.

v. Local Hospital.

vi. Local Police.

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vii. Local Fire Services.

viii. Principal Contractor to ensure Sub-Contractors submits all of the above to form and be included within Health and Safety File.

K. Contractor shall provide site induction log, conduct “toolbox talk” detailing site safety rules, discuss project SOW/drawings with work force, arrangements for issuing health and safety directions, site emergency procedures, emergency contact numbers, evacuation plan and muster points, fire prevention.

L. Keep an up-to-date site attendance log including names, company, date and times. This is for safety and security which will be required for the event emergency.

M. Accident log on site, including procedures of reporting incidents to Principal Designer and Client.

N. Procedures for informing other contractors and employees of health and safety hazards.

O. Arrangements for welfare facilities.

P. Map and route for muster point for site evacuation.

7.5. The Principal Designer shall complete the F10 Notification to the Health and Safety

Executive, on behalf of the Client.

7.4. The Principal Contractor shall always have a competent site supervisor/manager in charge of the site.

7.5. First Aider to be on site at all times, from start through to completion of the project. If first aider is replaced or changed at any time the Construction Phase Plan shall be reviewed and updated.

7.6. The Principal Contractor must train all site operatives on any matters relating to specific site risks or site rules prior to the operatives first starting work. Regular training and updating/refresher course must also be carried out.

7.7. At the start of the Contract, on site emergency procedures are to be agreed with the Principal Designer. Site induction records to be completed for each employee.

7.8. The Health and Safety file shall be updated throughout the project until completion.

Principal Designer shall be advised of any changes and updates.

7.9. Contractor to provide “Toolbox Talks” on a weekly basis throughout the construction phase, with all employees and sub-contractors on site. This is in order to ensure personnel know exactly what tasks are being completed that week and avoid any hazards, or confusion.

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7.10. During the course of the Works, the Principal Contractor must report any new or previously unconsidered risks to the Principal Designer as soon as possible after they have become apparent to the Contractor.

7.11. All Method Statements and site procedures are to be regularly monitored and updated by:

a. Principal Designer shall be notified of any amends to the construction safety plan.

b. Principal Contractor throughout the period of the Works and amended or additional items added.

c. Method Statements/Site Procedures produced to suit the actual conditions on site.

d. Provide details of preventive measures to known hazards.

7.12. The Principal Contractor should liaise with and co-ordinate the Contractors (Sub- Contractors) and all other Contractors on a regular basis, as well as on an informal day to day basis.

7.13. The Principal Contractor shall make arrangements for the provision of suitable welfare facilities at the commencement of the Works through to completion of same. Such facilities are to be agreed with the Client prior to commencement and shall comply with the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

7.14. The Principal Contractor is advised that the COR and Safety Program Coordinator will be completing safety audits during the construction phase of the project, in accordance with the “Safety Audit” document.

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8 REQUIREMENT OF THE FINAL HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE

a. The File contents will include all information as described below

b. Record/as built drawings relevant to the Works.

c. Include final updated copy of Construction Phase file.

d. Include records of accident and incident logs.

e. Provide all service, operations and maintenance manuals for all building materials and equipment installed during the project.

f. Available information on existing structure - if appropriate.

g. Maintenance procedures and requirements for the building and electrical and mechanical installations.

h. Manuals by Specialist Contractors/Suppliers providing operating and maintenance procedures and schedules for the installed works.

i. Identify locations of emergency switches and isolation valves.

j. Full list of COSSH data information for all building materials.

k. Records of main Health and Risk issues contained with Health and Safety Plan

l. Town Planning and Listed Buildings Consents - if appropriate

m. Building Regulations Approval - if appropriate

n. Any other relevant statutory documents/approvals

o. Structural design information/drawings/calculations - if appropriate

p. Specification of Works

q. Project Commencement and Completion dates (including Maintenance Defects Period)

r. All certificates i.e. Gas Safety, IEE Wiring Test and all manufacturers’ warranties.

s. Asbestos removal Certificates

t. Contract Details - including Program, Possession and Completion Date, End of Defects Liability Period and Parties involved with contract

8.2 The file shall be provided in one ring-bound hard copy and one electronic copy -a single indexed electronic document format (including all manufacturers’ data, drawings, etc). In addition, separate electronic copies of drawings in AutoCAD, and editable word / excel documents shall be provided.

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9. REVISION HISTORY SHEET

PRE-TENDER STAGE

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Revision Date Issued Status Amendment Cleared By Prepared By

001 May 23rd 2014 Draft Editing Paragraphs ######## J. Rayner 002 June 9th 2014 Final Entered Final Details ######## J. Rayner 003 April 2nd 2015 Revised Revised Details ######## J. Rayner 004 June 14th 2018 Revised Revised Details ######## E. Findlay 005 November 5th 2019 Revised Editing Paragraphs ######## E. Findlay 006 November 6, 2019 Revised Editing Paragraphs ######## J. Rayner 007 January 21st, 2021 Revised Editing Paragraphs ######## I. Murariu 008 January 27th 2021 Revised Editing Paragraph ######## E. Findlay 007 March 2nd, 2026 Revised Editing Paragraphs ######## I. Murariu

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ADDENDUM A

PRE-CONSTRUCTION HAZARD RECORD

Location: *********** Description: *********** Date: ***********

SECTION ONE - SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

1.1 The project consists of:

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SECTION TWO - EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

A – General B – Existing Services C – Traffic Restrictions D - Hazards specific to existing Buildings E - Ground Issues F – On Site Facilities

A – General

Planning Restrictions which might affect H & S

Confined Spaces?

Activity:

Environmental

Hazard:

Noise/Dust

Risk To:

Operatives/Occupants/General Public

Severity:

High

Comments and Control Measures:

Works occurring in vicinity of occupied areas. Therefore, minimize noise levels at early morning and not starting “jack hammers” or drilling for example before 0900hrs. Operatives to wear correct

PPE.

Screen off work area and provide signage.

Protect communal areas at all times.

Front entrance door to be locked at all times or supervised when open.

Control By: Principal Contractor

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Overhead Air Space

Overhead cabling and equipment

Moderate

Provide signage detailing all hazards, and complete on site induction.

Demolition/General working

Dust/Noise

Operatives/Occupants and General Public

Contractor to carry out all necessary provisions to Minimize dust emissions and noise.

Screen off works areas.

B - Existing Services

Drainage

Blockage/Contamination

Future use of building & general public

Restricted operatives from pouring cement or bonding agents down drains.

Don’t leave open any drains, drain to be temporarily blocked off if left exposed.

Ensure drainage works doesn’t affect other building users.

Local Water By Laws to be complied with.

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Water Mains

Damaging During Excavation

Operatives/Occupants and General Public

Comments and Control Measures:

Ensure water remains “on” for other building users at all times.

If disruption required, building users to be notified and time agreed to complete the works.

Local Water By Laws to be complied with.

Electricity

Shock and Damaging During Excavation

Occupants/General Public/Operatives

Contractor to be vigilant.

Contractor to ensure power is off when working on electric circuits. Ensure power is off.

Ensure power remains “on” for other building users at all times.

If disruption required, building users to be notified and time agreed to complete the works.

All works to be completed in accordance with latest edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.

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Gas mains

Leakage/Explosion

Occupants/General Public/Operatives

Ensure supply remains “on” for other building users at all times.

If disruption required, building users to be notified and time agreed to complete the works.

All works to be completed in accordance with latest Gas Safety Regulations.

Electrical - Voids

Shock & damage to services

Operatives

All utilities to be scanned, surveyed, clearly identified and marked prior to works.

Ensure power is off prior to working on circuits.

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Gas - voids.

Leak/Explosion

Occupants/Operatives prior to works.

Ensure Gas supply is off and safely purged of gas prior to work on supplies.

Drainage - voids.

Leak/Flooding prior to works.

Ensure all fixtures that have been disconnected from drainage are clearly marked and cannot be used.

Ensure all exposed drainage are blocked or bung inserted.

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Water - voids.

Leak/Flooding prior to works.

Ensure water supply is off prior to working on supplies.

Telecom/Fiber Optic Cables

IT area blackout.

Disconnection/damage

Moderate.

prior to excavation works.

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C - Traffic Restrictions Contractor to confirm with Highways Department any requirements. Those imposed by the Highways Department easement to be arranged with them.

Light & Heavy Vehicle Access

Access Roads, Parking, off loading Disturbance to building users and neighbors.

Occupants/Pedestrians and public- other Vehicles

Take normal precautions, and provide signage to direct public and vehicles.

Deliveries shall not obstruct other building users.

Access into the site, as per local highway regulations.

Parking

Increased Traffic

Occupants, Public, Pedestrians - Other Vehicles Disturbance to building users and neighbors.

No Parking is provided.

Contractor to use local parking arrangements with vicinity of the site.

Control By: Client

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Delivery Times

Increase Traffic –Disturbance to building users and neighbors.

Occupants, Public, Pedestrians - Other Vehicles

As per local authority regulations.

0900 – 1600hrs Monday to Friday.

No deliveries at weekends or bank holidays.

Ensure persons are on site to receive deliveries and taken up into property.

D - Hazards specific to existing Buildings

Asbestos

Voids, Flooring, Pipe work, Flues and Insulation

Low

Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Survey Must Be Completed.

Asbestos survey has been completed and all known substance has been removed. However because of the age of building, material may still be present.

If suspect material is found, stop works immediately, suspend works and contact the Principal Designer.

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Fragile Roofing

N/A

Unsafe Structures

Collapse and falling items.

Site Operatives

Contractor to be vigilant when removing voids and dismantling.

E - Ground Issues

Contamination

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Subsidence

Instability

F – On Site Facilities

Welfare

Health

Welfare facilities to be provided by Principal contractor.

Operatives to ensure excellent housekeeping, site kept organized, clean and tidy.

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Activity: First Aid

Emergency response to accident

Contractors must assess the risks associated with the type of work they do and have access to appropriate First Aid.

Provide a first aider on site at all times to treat any occurring incidents – Full first aid kit including eye bath on site. Any accidents or incidents to be logged and reported to Client/Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and inserted into Health and Safety file.

Control By: Principal Contractor/Principal Designer

Activity: PPE

Head, Eye, Foot, Ear, and Hand injuries

Ensure that all personnel working or attending site, have completed the site induction, enforce a log and include within the Health and safety file construction stage.

Principal contractor shall provide the following protection – High visual jackets when taking in deliveries.

Trousers – No shorts on site.

T shirts both long and short sleeve, with company logo.

Hard Hats.

Safety boots.

Eye protection.

Ear protection.

Gloves.

Cold and wet weather clothing.

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SECTION THREE - EXISTING DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

Review site and any existing drawings for H&S implications

Existing Electrical Distribution

Electrocution, fire and explosion.

Building Users, Operatives, Occupants, Public, Pedestrians

No plans or indications for positions of existing systems and layouts.

If requested contractor can receive AutoCAD drawing or PDF of existing floor plans.

Principal Contractor can take photos prior to starting on site.

Existing Gas Distribution

Gas leak, fire and explosion.

Building Users, Operatives, Occupants, Public, Pedestrians

If requested contractor can receive AutoCAD drawing or PDF of existing floor plans.

Prinicple Contractor can take photos prior to starting on site.

Existing Water and Sewer Distribution

Flooding, Exposure to waste.

Building Users, Operatives, Occupants, and Neighbors

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If requested contractor can receive AutoCAD drawing or PDF of existing floor plans.

Principal Contractor can take photos prior to starting on site.

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SECTION FOUR - THE DESIGN

General activities which require action by Principal Designer

Meeting with Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.

Once contract has been awarded, Client to arrange meeting with Principal Contractor and appointed Principal Designer.

Control By: Client

Liaise with other Consultants on H&S requirements

No other Consultants appointed

Control By: Client/Principal Designer

Liaise with Fire Officer any temporary means of escape during building works

Burn injuries

Operatives, Occupants, Public, Pedestrians

Co-ordinate with Safety Program Coordinator to agree safe temporary means of escape. Contractor induction record to be completed.

Control By: Principal Designer/Principal Contractor, Safety Program Coordinator

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Submit appropriate applications to ensure building works comply with current legislation before works commence

Gas, Electric, Water and Drainage Works

Integrity of building.

Only skilled tradesmen shall complete tasks.

In discussions with local authorities.

Reconcile need to balance the needs of H&S against any restrictions imposed by virtue of the building being listed

Control By: Principal Designer/Principal Contractor.

Principal Contractor provides method statements and obtain risk assessments for all elements of project and ensure all Sub Contractors provide information

Miss information can lead to incidents in Construction Stage – Working on Site.

Ensure all method statements and Risk Assessments are submitted to Principal Designer.

Work shall not start until the Principal Designer has agreed in principle to the Principal Contractors documentation.

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Control By: Principal Contractor, Principal Designer, Health and Safety Program Coordinator

As appropriate examine existing services to assess condition and suitability for proposed purpose from standpoint of H&S

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B - Any hazards or work sequences which could cause a H&S risk?

Can they be removed or reduced in design?

Heavy loads

Back damage

Main Operatives

Comments and control measures to reduce risk under H&S Regulations Operatives cannot carry or handle any loads in excess of 25 kilos, and wherever possible design building elements below 25 kilos. Above this weight mechanical handling or assistance -cranes, hoists etc is necessary and this may require additional and adequate handling space.

Hazardous chemicals

Chemicals used for cleaning, paint removal, damp proofing, timber treatments/adhesives

Operatives/Occupants

Contractor to maintain on site COSHH/Material Information File.

Contractor to provide personal protection equipment. Ensure proper ventilation to working areas. Store all hazardous materials in lockable containers. Mark all containers clearly

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Demolition

Falling objects, plaster board, dust, noise

Contractor to provide personal protection equipment as required by COSHH/Noise assessment and provide all necessary screens/barriers etc.

Excavations/Alterations and Repairs

Collapse falling materials, dust

Operatives Occupants

Provide adequate support to existing structure during the demolition of elements. Identify all dangerous areas. Agree safe access routes

Mechanical/Electrical Services

Flood/Electric Shock/Gas Inhalation

Contractors to take all necessary precautions and exercise safety measures/directives

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Working From Height

Falls

Contractors to take all necessary precautions and exercise safety measures/directives. Daily check on integrity of, ladders and platforms.

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SECTION FIVE - LOCAL AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS

Any Local Authority requirements/restrictions imposed as a Condition of Town Planning and/or other legislation.

Activity Deposit of materials/skips/scaffolds etc. on road and/or footpaths

Obstruction/accident

Building, footpath and Road users

Compliance with Local Authority Transportation and Highways Code of Practice. Environmental refuse and disposal regulations to be complied with. Contractor to have waste carrier license and provide waste transfer notice.

Display signage and protection to property.

Recycle all recyclable materials.

Activity Boiler Installation

Building – inadequate installations

Future use of building.

Notify local authority under self-notification scheme.

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Activity Electrical Works

Building – inadequate installations

Future use of building.

Notify local authority under self-notification scheme.