Posted By Dave Wilson
Go and look at these free guidance booklets from construction skills they are good and easy to read

http://www.citb-construc...cdmregulations/guidance/

Posted By Ciaran McAleenan
Hello Nick

Clearly Tim is having a laugh or making a point. I presume he knows (from looking at your email address)that the company he is referring you to is your company.

On to your question;

Take a look at http://www.web-safety.com/cdm/

If you select 'Design safety' button on left hand side you can access an abridged version of "Design Safety Analysis and Control" paper written and presented by Philip and I.

In the paper there is a sample designers checklist that leads through from hazards to solutions to inputs to construction phase plan or safety file. I think it fit you purpose. I would say in deciding whether information goes towards the plan or the file;

If it is a safety matter for consideration during construction put it in the plan (pre-construction information)

If it is a safety matter for consideration during use, maintenance or future demolition put it in the file.

This will satisfy the fundamental that designs should be capable of being build, used, maintained and demolished safely. More about that in our paper.

I would also recommend CIRIA Report C604 as a good read/ prompt, particularly Section 2 'Work Sector Guidance'. Don't worry about the first section. It still refers to CDM94 requirements.

Best wishes

Ciaran