Posted By John Caboche Yes, regulation 2 in reference to the definition of construction work. Specifically section (e). It's on page 66 of the ACoP.

Posted By halesowen Baggie What if the work was to be done in segments of less than 30 days? If say the electrical work was broken down into segments (areas of the factory unit), with a day or week being taken to 'break up' the job required. I use this argument because I know that the customer may 'try and get round CDM'.

Posted By Robert K Lewis Baggie If the client wishes to separate these works into two projects then that is his choice. However from a consultancy stance this is two jobs to mobilise and hence two sets of fees. The client must decide which way to go but as Dave says there is very little to gain as things such as information, co-ordination and co-operation betwen parties and others, principles of prevention etc still apply to non-notifiable work. Bob

Posted By David G C The issues I can see would be If the above approach is taken you might like to consider whether there are adequate insurances in place for those acting as PC and CDM C and likewise for any Client to ensure they have adequate insurance if appointed as these positions themselves. Regards David

Posted By Jay Joshi It is only Part 3 that sets out additional management duties which apply to projects above the notification threshold (projects lasting more than 30 days, or involving more than 500 person days of construction work). These additional duties require particular appointments or particular documents which will assist with the management of health and safety from concept to completion. Part 1 of the Regulations deals with matters of interpretation and application. Part 2 - Itt covers general management duties and applies to all construction projects, (including those which are non-notifiable) Part 4 of the Regulations applies to all construction work carried out on construction sites, and covers physical safeguards which need to be provided to prevent danger. Duties to achieve these standards are held by contractors who actually carry out the work, irrespective of whether they are employers or are selfemployed. Duties are also held by those who do not do construction work themselves, but control the way in which the work is done. In each case, the extent of the duty is in proportion to the degree of control which the individual or organisation has over the work in question.

Posted By Christopher Kelly I understood that the 30 day threshold is no longer relevant. No of man hours only. Regards, Chris

Posted By Shaun Brennan Baggie Also bear in mind that a man day is if a worker steps on site to do construction work regardless of how much time he spends on site, it could be half an hour it could be eight hour days Bugsy