Hi all a question to CDMcs when preparing a pre-tender PCI do you have a prefered standard phrase you use that requests the provision of welfare facilities from the PC? It appears to be frowned upon to ask that Welfare should meet the requirements of CDM Schedule 2 what are your thoughts please? if possible does anyone have a prompt list including standard phrases they could share in respect of the PCI Cheers D

David, as PH2 says 'Welfare' is the appropriate term/phrase to use, otherwise you have to list sanitary, washing, changing, drinking, eating and rest facilities', and schedule 2 is the list to work from. I have to agree with you though that some contractors do frown when I go through the list, especialy in projects of renovation where space might be limited, and for example number of tables, chairs with backs etc they say they'll find difficult to provide. And remember it does say in Reg 13 'Every contractor shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the requirements of Schedule 2 are complied with throughout the construction phase' It's that SFAIRP thing again. JohnW

Quite right bob. The last time I had to argue with a contractor about getting a wash hand basin near the loo we were having the meeting sitting in his enormous £30k+ Toyota 4x4 :o/