CDM Regulations - AW Safety Management Ltd

AW Safety has been providing CDM services since 2009 and offers a completely tailored approach to our client’s business needs, whilst ensuring compliance and industry best practices.

Whether you’re a client, principal designer, principal contractor or contractor we can assist you with a variety of construction projects.

Our primary objective is to ensure that your project is executed with the highest standards of safety and is fully compliant with relevant regulations.

Take a look at what services we offer:

Principal Designer Service

We provide a comprehensive Principal Designer service aimed at guiding you through the pre-construction process.

Our services include:

Health and Safety Management: We proactively plan and manage health and safety during the pre-construction phase, focusing on early identification and elimination of risks to ensure
a safe working environment.
Team Oversight: We ensure all team members adhere to safety standards, fostering accountability and a safety culture on-site.
Communication: We maintain clear communication with duty holders, providing regular updates on safety measures and project developments.
Support for Principal Contractor: We assist the Principal Contractor by compiling and sharing essential safety documents to effectively manage health and safety during construction

Principal Contractor Service

We provide a thorough Principal Contractor Service designed to manage health and safety during the whole construction phase of the project.

Our services include:

Comprehensive Management: We oversee all aspects of the construction phase, including planning, monitoring, and coordination for successful project execution.
Construction Phase Plan: Our experts create and regularly update a detailed plan before construction starts, keeping stakeholders informed.
Health and Safety Management: We ensure compliance with CDM regulations to manage site health and safety risks.
Communication and Collaboration: We maintain open communication with clients, principal designers, and contractors throughout the project.

CDM Advisor Service

As the CDM advisor on your project, we can provide a fully qualified and experienced consultant to assist you or the Principal Designer with carrying out their duties under CDM (Design and Management) 2015 regulations.

Our services include:

Health and Safety Management: Ensure compliance with CDM regulations for site health and safety risks.
Project Analysis: Identify gaps in the project plan and recommend additional surveys as needed.
Project Brief: Create and communicate a clear project brief outlining objectives and responsibilities.
HSE Notification: Submit the F10 form to the HSE for all notifiable projects.
HSE Plan Review: Assess the Principal Contractor’s HSE plan for adequacy before work starts.
Duty Holder Compliance: Ensure duty holders are appointed and monitor their health and safety responsibilities.
Document Provision: Provide essential health and safety documents to ensure a safe working environment.

RAMS Development

RAMS are mandatory under the Construction Design and Management Regulations and are used to identify hazards, assess risks and outline control measures.

We can help you with the development of the RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements) document for your project to promote a healthy work environment.

Here’s an overview of what RAMS cover:

Identifies potential risks
Outline essential control measures to mitigate these risks
Consolidates information about hazards and control measures into one document
Is specifically tailored to the project and includes relevant company details
Is expertly authored by a qualified construction safety professional.

SSIP Services

Our experts can complete and manage your Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) accreditation.

Whether it’s CHAS, ConstructionLine, Avetta or any other providers, our experienced team provides comprehensive support throughout the accreditation process, ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared and submitted accurately.

We will work closely with you to assess your current practices, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions that meet SSIP requirements.

By guiding you through the complexities of accreditation, AW Safety helps enhance reputation, increases competitiveness in the marketplace, and enables businesses to demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

Site Visits

Our consultants are available to conduct site visits, which can be arranged as a one-time assessment or on an ongoing basis throughout the project. These visits involve the identification and documentation of any existing risks, accompanied by recommendations for their mitigation to ensure compliance.

A general inspection consists of:

Systems of work
Safe use of Plant and Machinery
Hazardous substances
Manual handling
Workplace hazards
Fire precautions
Welfare facilities
First Aid provision
PPE provision

Take a look through examples of projects we have covered:

Major construction projects
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Design assurance
Emergency response
Bridges & structures
Petrochemical
Power stations
Highway development and maintenance
Wind farms
LNG plant and terminals
Sub-station & OHL installations
Energy from waste plants
Biomass plants
Recycling plants
Demolition
Asbestos survey & management
Operational field EHS advisors

Q. What are the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015?

The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 places specific responsibilities on duty holders, including designers and contractors. This in turn makes them accountable for the consideration and management of Health & Safety on construction sites. Whatever your role in construction, CDM aims to improve Health & Safety in the industry by helping you:

Sensibly plan the work in so that the risks involved are managed from start to finish
Have the right people for the right job at the right time
Cooperate and coordinate your work with others
Have the right information about the risks and how they are being managed
Communicate information effectively to those who need to know
Consult and engage with workers about the risks and how they are being managed.

Q. What projects have you worked on before?

Here’s an example of some of the project’s we’ve worked on:

Major construction projects
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Design assurance
Emergency response
Bridges & structures
Petrochemical
Power stations
Highway development and maintenance
Wind farms
LNG plant and terminals
Sub-station & OHL installations
Energy from waste plants
Biomass plants
Recycling plants
Demolition
Asbestos survey & management
Operational field EHS advisors

Unsure Where To Start?

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