The role of the Principal Contractor’s Health and Safety Advisor is essential within the framework of CDM 2015.
This advisor is tasked with providing expertise and guidance to the Principal Contractor in ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of health and safety measures during the construction phase.
They play a key role in facilitating communication between the Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractors, conducting regular Health and Safety Site Inspections to identify and address potential hazards, and advising on the development of health and safety-related documentation and procedures.
The Principal Contractor’s Health and Safety Advisor is instrumental in fostering a culture of safety on the construction site, assisting in the coordination of health and safety efforts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to create a secure working environment for all involved parties.
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In short, the Principal Contractors Health and Safety Support provides the following services:
- Develop H&S Policy and Procedures.
- Develop the Construction Phase Plan.
- Develop the Traffic Management Plan, Fire and Emergency Plan and Temporary Works Management Plan.
- Support with developing Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and COSHH Assessments.
- Undertake Health and Safety Site Inspections.
- Develop site H&S templates.
- Support with assessing Sub-Contractors competency.
- Support with achieving SSIP accreditations.
- Act as a competent source of H&S advice.
