CDM-Coordinator

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, a duty is placed on the Client not to; “appoint or engage a CDM Co-ordinator, Designer, Principal Contractor or Contractor unless he has taken reasonable steps to ensure that the person to be appointed or engaged is competent”. Also “no person may accept such an appointment or engagement unless he/she is competent” to carry out that duty and fulfill the responsibilities placed on them as duty holder.

RFS Consultancy has competent, qualified personnel to carry out the role of CDM Co-ordinator. We have extensive experience in all aspects of remediation, demolition, refurbishment and construction undertaking work with project values from £500k to £1.2bn; our ongoing portfolio of work helps with gaining experience in the construction industry.

CDM-Coordinator's Role

A 'CDM co-ordinator' has to be appointed to advise the client on projects that last more than 30 days or involve 500 person days of construction work. The CDM co-ordinator's role is to advise the client on health and safety issues during the design and planning phases of construction work.

A CDM-Coordinator's Duties

Advise and assist the client with their duties.
Notify details of the project to HSE.
Co-ordinate health and safety aspects of design work and co-operate with others involved with the project.
Facilitate good communication between the client, designers and contractors.
Liaise with the principal contractor regarding ongoing design work.
Identify, collect and pass on pre-construction information; and
Prepare/update the health and safety file.


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