Workplace transport inspection pack

to take an active role in managing the work. However, clients must check that,arrangements that the contractor agreed to make to control key issues on site such asproducing a transport management plan, have been implemented. Also, particularly onoccupied sites, clients need to provide information (reg 10) on their own undertaking whichwill affect construction work. Such as:• traffic routes,• visibility,• segregation,• delivery times, etc. Therefore co-ordinating their own work with the constructionwork.If contact is before the construction phase begins, then an IN could be considered ifimportant information is lacking. If the construction phase has begun and the site conditionsare poor, a PN may be warranted. However, this would have to be under CDM Regulations36 or 37 in relation to the site, or the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations1992 Reg 17 in respect of the client.(3) Designer: Designers are required under CDM to avoid forseeable risks, thereforetransport issues should be considered during the design process. Issues that should beconsidered include:• location of site access;• associated driver visibility;• size of materials used;• how they will be delivered;• phasing of build program in order to segregate workers from the majority of vehiclemovements; and• allowing adequate room for traffic routes around the site (see HSG 144).The hierarchy set out in CDM Reg 11(4) should be followed and information provided asrequired by CDM Reg 11(6). Failings resulting from the lack of suitable managementsystems should result in an IN under the MHSW Reg 4 requiring arrangements to beintroduced for complying with their duties under CDM, or an IN under MHSW Reg 11requiring training of the designer. Information for designers can be found in the CIRIAPublication CDM Regulations-Work sector guidance for designers and Designing for Healthand Safety in Construction.CDM Co-ordinator: Has duties to assist the client in complying with their duties under CDMReg 10, ( & 15 where the project is notifiable), including that they ensure the client hasprovided the Principal Contractor and Designer with pre-construction information. The Coordinatorhas a duty to identify and collect this information and ensure that it is provided in aconvenient form (CDM Reg 20 (2)) and then liaise with the Principal Contractor regardig thecontents of the Health & Safety Plan and File for the project. If the relevant information isnot provided because of poor management systems then an IN could be considered underMHSW Reg 4 or the above CDM Regs.References on WT in constructionHSG 144 The safe use of vehicles on construction sites.HSG150 Health & Safety in Construction (2006) 3 rd Edition, pages 38 – 44.CIRIA Publication CDM Regulations-Work sector guidance for designersDesigning for Health and Safety in Construction.