Health and safety - Construction

Pre-demolition checklistMany construction projects involve the demolition or dismantling of an existing structure before a new build can take place. Our checklist will help you to prepare before putting the work out to tender.Serious businessThe demo... Read more

Principal contractor CDM compliance checklistFor construction projects involving more than one contractor, the CDM Regulations require clients to appoint a principal contractor to take charge on site. Our principal contractor CDM compliance checklist... Read more

Safe startIf the activities on your site change regularly, you need to ensure that your staff are kept in the loop. Achieve this with our safe start document. Just ten minutesThe safe start briefing isn't meant to take long. Its aim is to get all your... Read more

Summary of contractor's responsibilitiesAccording to the regulations, a construction contractor includes more or less any organisation directing construction workers. Our summary explains who is included within this definition and their health and sa... Read more

Construction phase plan checklistIf you're acting as principal contractor for a large construction project, your construction phase plan will need to be detailed. Our checklist will guide you through what to include.  When you need oneA construction ... Read more

Summary of client's responsibilitiesClients of construction work have detailed responsibilities for health and safety under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). Our summary will help you to understand what's required.wh... Read more

Construction minor works - pre-start checklistBefore carrying out building alterations, repairs or maintenance, it's sensible to check that the key safety arrangements are in place. Use our checklist as a pre-requisite before any such work begins.Usin... Read more

Construction site safety induction recordOur document helps to ensure that the right information is covered and provides a comprehensive record of what was included. Plus, it makes sure that completing the record is the worker's responsibility.  What... Read more

H&S induction - site-based staffWhen you employ new staff, it's vital to make them aware of your health and safety arrangements. If they work on a construction site, use our document to identify what to cover and as a detailed record sheet. Get the me... Read more

Small contractor appraisal questionnaire Before employing a contractor for the first time, you need identify that they're set up to manage safety risks. Our document will help you to do this.Limited arrangementsIf you employ contractors with fewer tha... Read more