Posted By Paul Gil Hi Mart, I am a similar situation to you, my boss told me I should join, but after discussions with others I was told something similar to what you heard and therefore haven`t joined it yet, but would be interested to see if there are any real benefits from memebership

Posted By Mart Not really beneficial for the occasional Co-Ordinator then?

Posted By Robert K Lewis Just to wind things up a little - The APS is one of the organisations that insists the regulations state that only the client can sign the F10. Even the HSE do not go this far nowadays!! Bob

Posted By Clive Wilmott Mart Until a few months ago I was also of the opinion that it was a waste of time joining the APS but since joining earlier this year I have found the organisation to be of great use. Today I received their August news letter and it is full off useful information including (for Robert Lewis's benefit) an article which clarifies the position on who signs F10's. For those of us who are primarily CDM Coordinators I personally find it very useful. I recently sat their transfer exam to get onto the register of CDMC's and it is looked upon very favourably by our clients. Clive Wilmott.

Posted By Ciaran McAleenan Dear all, You could always consider an alternative and join the Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Register, administered by the Institution of Civil Engineers. For details check this link; http://www.ice.org.uk/jo...ng_specialist_lists2.asp Following explains; The construction institutions are seeking to raise the standard of Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) risk management across the industry. As part of this process a Register, overseen by the Institution of Civil Engineers´(ICE´s) Health and Safety Board, but open to members of other associated institutions, has been established for those who wish to demonstrate a defined level of competency in the application of HSW risk management within the construction process. The Register is intended for those individuals who wish to demonstrate that they have built on the level of HSW competence demanded by their professional membership requirements. You will need to have a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific/engineering/technical principles plus experience of construction processes, particularly relating to HSW. You will also need to have a sound knowledge and understanding of processes that are likely to be required in the future use, maintenance, refurbishment or demolition of a project. Download the detailed explanation; http://www.ice.org.uk/downloads//ICE3009(1)_ConstructionHealthSafety&WelfareRegister.pdf Best wishes Ciaran