Download the CDM ACOP from http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l144.htm and paragraph 13 & 14 of this document will help you. Also have a look at regulation 2

Best definition Steve is from the following book: CDM 2007 Questions & Answers - Pat Perry ISBN: 978-0-7506-8708-9 well worth buying, I have it as a back up as I regularly get asked questions that make me wonder. I reckon your guys would be included if they use cleaning equipment that is high pressure / corrosive or abrasive as per first paragraph below. To help me remember, I will put the lot, verbatim. Sure it will help my little brain. Definition if you don't mind reading all the following is: the carrying out of building, civil engineering or engineering construction work. The definition includes: The construction, alteration, conversion, fitting out, commissioning, renovation, repair, upkeep, redecoration or other maintenance (including cleaning which involves the use of water or an abrasive at high pressure or the use of substances classified as toxic or corrosive) de-commissioning, demolition or dismantling of a structure. The preparation for an intended structure, including site clearance, exploration, investigation (but not site survey), excavation, laying and installing the foundations of a structure. The removal of a structure or part of a structure or any product or waste resulting from demolition or dismantling of a structure or from the disassembly of pre-fabricated elements which, immediately before disassembly, formed a structure. The installation, commissioning, maintenance repair or removal of mechanical, electrical, gas, compressed air, hydraulic, telecommunications, computer or similar services which are normally fixed within or to a structure. Love it!

It does not really matter as all the other laws apply anyway so good management systems are still needed irrespective As for obtaining a telephone number for the HSE where you can actually talk to somebody - Best of luck in your quest as even my old contact numbers have gone dead recently! Remember knowledge is power so removing the average persons knowledge removes their power

Steve, Rather than the HSE, why not try the APS! Simon

Of course if it is construction work then the actual project commences when the removal of damaged material commences and extends throughout the de-humidification stage and ends once the damage is repaired/refurbished. Consequently from the client perspective the project is notifiable and it is HIS perspective that is the controlling factor and not the contractor's. Perhaps you need to review what you have been doing in this work especially as it potentially is insurance based. Stedman's comments are thus very pertinent especially wrt CAR 2006 Bob