This is a difficult one to be honest. Client is basically liable to prosecution and the site would defiantly be closed until all paperwork is in order. It is usually the responsibility of the CDM coordinator to complete the F10. The reason I say difficult is because under CDM regs it’s basically everybody’s responsibility to ensure client understands his or her responsibilities that CDMC is appointed etc etc. We had a similar problem about 2 years ago with a large job about £200,000 worth, we explained pre start to the client about his responsibilities and requirements and we were basically told we were causing problems and the job was given to somebody else who obviously didn’t care about the requirements.

Firstly the appointed CDM-C is tasked with F10 Notification. In reality, probably nothing would happen! Obviously, if Part 3 of the Regulations apply then there would be a failure of statutory duties and associated action should be taken by the HSE (potentially the work could come to a complete standstill, obviously dependant on other omissions, miss-alignment with the CDM process). I'd encourage anyone involved in construction to familiar themselves with the CDM Regulations and ACoP. Why those involved don't start here I don't know?

DaisyMaisy, No one has asked you the most important question. Is the project notifiable. If there is less that 30 days of construction activity and the work involves less than 500 person days of work (if less than 30 days) then there is no need to notify the HSE (ergo no need for a Form 10). You do not give this information in you initial posting. Hope this helps Martyn

I myself do not have a great deal of experience in CDM processes as it isnt my general area - I think relied totally on the project manager and the contractors to sort it out assuming the responsibility isnt theirs (./e. client responsibility) wrong!!!