Refurbishing occupied buildings : the management of risk under the CDM regulations

A significant proportion of the construction industry is currently involved with the refurbishment of occupied premises. This easy and concise reference guide aims to assist clients, planning supervisors, designers and contractors in this area to be aware of their obligations under the existing regulations. Based around the CDM regulations, it draws information from Health and Safety Executive data and case study research to develop a profile of construction activities which will enable readers to identify and prioritise significant health and safety risks during the refurbishment of occupied buildings Title Page 1 Foreword 3 Acknowledgements 4 Contents 6 Figures 8 Tables 9 1.1 Introduction 10 1.2 The CDM Regulations 11 1.3 Key points of change 11 1.4 Areas of compound risk 13 1.5 Structure of the Guide 14 2.1 Project participants 16 2.2 Levels of decision 17 2.3 Project communication 20 2.4 Areas of responsibility 21 2.5 Levels of co-ordination 22 2.6 The decision framework 23 3.1 The risk management process 26 3.2 Safety objectives 28 3.3 Risk identification 30 3.4 Risk evaluation 36 3.5 Risk profiles 41 3.6 Risk monitoring and control 45 3.7 Safety audit and review 48 4.1 Duties under CDM 50 4.2 Project planning 57 4.3 Safety strategies 62 4.4 Safety plans 71 4.5 Safety actions 81 4.6 Managing health and safety risks 86 A1.1 Institutes and Organisations 90 A1.2 Bibliography 92 A2.1 HSE accident data 102 A2.2 Major accidents in construction 104 A2.3 Over-3-day accidents in construction 111 A2.4 Health risk in construction 118 Based around the CDM regulations, this guide draws information from Health and Safety Executive data, to develop a profile of construction activities, enabling readers to identify and prioritise health and safety risks during the refurbishment of occupied buildings. It is useful for clients, planning supervisors, designers, and contractors. Content: Refurbishment risks in occupied buildings A decision framework for CDM The management of risk Project co-ordination and communication Sources of information Safety and health risks in construction Outline of CDM Regulations