Contractor H&S Advisors
Bespoke Principal Contractor Services supports principal contractors or those acting in that role on projects with multiple contractors. It ensures compliance with the legal requirement to appoint a principal contractor in writing. Contractors can select individual services or create a tailored package to maximise value and minimise risk effective
Construction Phase Plan – CPP
A Construction Phase Plan (CPP) is required for all UK construction projects. When more than one contractor is involved, a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor must be appointed. Projects exceeding 30 working days, involving over 20 people, or requiring more than 500 person-days must be notified to the HSE before starting. If appointed as a Principal Contractor, we can assist you in fulfilling your obligations under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
The services include
Liaising with the Client and Principal Designer
Liaising with the Client and Principal Designer on issue of H&S, client overlap and design
Collecting and Assessing
Collecting and assessing pre-construction information provided by the client or Principal Designer (PD)
Questionnaires
Assisting with competence and pre qualification questionnaires
Reviewing Method Statements
Reviewing method statements and risk assessments prior to submission and distribution
Subcontractor Support
Reviewing competence and quality of sub contractors
Accident Reporting
Providing accident reporting facility
Workshops & Training
Carrying out workshops and training sessions for contractors staff on compliance with CDM regulations and health and safety management and arrangements
Competence
Development of the site safety management system including the site waste management traffic/logistics/fire plan, induction systems, record keeping, contractor control and consultation
Regular Monitoring
Carrying out regular, independent monitoring of the project through inspections and audits of both the safety management system and the behaviours and safety standards of the site staff.
Management Reports
Providing management reports following each inspection
Statistical Reports
Providing statistical reports on a monthly or quarterly basis and at the end of the project
Construction Phase Plan
Drafting or reviewing the Construction Phase Plan prior to submission to the client/PD
