CONSTRUCTION

Following the implementation of six new sets of Regulations in January 1993, then the subsequent Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (the CDM Regulations) and the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996, Hascom Network Limited identified specific needs for every employer working in the construction industry. Our extensive experience in the industry with the Construction Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 has led to the development of cost–effective solutions to those needs. These are available to our clients as a complete package of nine elements, or item by item as specified by them.
  1. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO MANAGEMENT
  2. CARRYING OUT OR ADVISING ON RISK ASSESSMENTS
  3. FORMULATION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BASED ON RISK ASSESSMENTS
  4. ASSISTANCE WITH CDM COMPLIANCE
  5. CARRYING OUT INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS OF SITES AND PREMISES
  6. INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENTS
  7. TRAINING OF STAFF, FROM DIRECTORS TO EMPLOYEES
  8. LIAISON WITH ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES AND OTHER OUTSIDE BODIES, INCLUDING CONTRACTORS AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES OR COMMITTEES
  9. ASSISTING WITH THE CDM SAFETY PLANS AND CONTRACTOR EVALUATION

All employers with more than four employees must make written risk assessments. ’Competent persons’, who are adequately versed in health and safety matters, must be appointed by employers. These should be employees but external advisors may be used where necessary if in–house competence is not available or is limited.

These are just some of the aspects which the industry must face. Can you handle them alone? If not, Hascom Network Limited can assist by advising on strategies to ensure that you comply with all the new laws, and in many cases we can actually do the work for you. Your cost–effective solution is only a short step away.

Further information of the requirements to be met by employers and on the requirements for health and safety management, can be found elsewhere on this website.