ABSTRACT
Introduction 32
Who is the client? 33 Interpretation 33 Developers 34
Client’s CDM duties explained 35 Making the appointment of a competent and adequately
resourced team 35 Providing relevant health and safety information to the team 39 Ensuring no work begins on site until a construction phase
health and safety plan has been suitably developed 41 Availability of the health and safety file 42
The client’s agent 43
Some frequently asked client questions 44
It has long been argued that the client holds the key to the successful health and safety management of any construction project. In terms of the CDM Regulations this cannot be denied. Through the appointment of a competent, adequately resourced team and by allocating sufficient time for the project to be properly planned, designed and constructed, the client can truly make the maximum contribution to the health, safety and welfare on site.
