Hi all, Never had anything to do with CDM, and remember it being fairly confusing during my diploma, so a brief overview from someone in the know would be great. Current company is planning to do significant rebuild work on one of their sites next year. It will be notifiable to the HSE. The majority, if not all of the design, fabrication etc can be done in house. Does this mean we can nominate individuals to take on the responsibilities referenced in the legislation - does this need to be official (involving HR)? I am guessing that the coordination will be minimal since it is all one company, but that someone will still need to develop the safety plan, file etc. As far as I understand it, one of the main aims of the legislation is to ensure that different companies on a construction project work together to ensure safety, which is why I am a bit unclear if it all applies if it is one company doing everything, if you understand what I mean... Appreciate some words of wisdom from any experts out there, many thanks :)

K You really need to take note of and take in the very valid points made by PH2 especially with regards to competence And unless coordination is very good even though its one company U may find that things will get out of hand especially so as U use the term 'fabrication' - Can you provide us with a brief description of the project so as we can help. Additionally if your project value [less VAT] is at £300K and above SWAMP will also apply as the EPA and associated law aready does I find that if manufacturing/fabrication companies are involved then the work etc is usually at good standards as they bring manufacturing/fabrication standards into building areas which can only be a good thing Best of luck

Yeah, I'd appreciate a definition of SWAMP too. :) Really appreciate the fast response, I will come back to you with more detailed info on the project when I have it, but it is basically a expansion/rebuild of a site that handles offshore wastes and processes them etc etc. Will include office buildings, operational storage areas etc. I will definitely look at the documents you mentioned PH2, thanks very much. Have a good weekend guys.

Where's the edit button when i need it..... I forgot to mention checking the appendicies of the CDM ACoP (L144) for suggested qualifications/experience to demonstrate competence. Hope that helps

Give me a break as its Friday after all; plus my Zimmer frame is acting up SWAMP = Site Waste and Management Plan ------- I have just made that up! YEP I meant SWMP! Best of luck

Noting U said 'we have had noting to do with CDM' I advise that U get a H&S person in who has experience just to give U some guidance especially where the work is completely outside your companies experience