What is the main change?
The main change that domestic electricians need to be aware of is
that the Regulations apply to all electrical projects regardless of
size, duration and the nature of the work. This is to ensure that
managing health and safety is a responsibility for all jobs, not just a
select few.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be targeting more domestic
properties as a result of the new Regulations to ensure electricians
and all constructions firms are following the new Regulations. Failure
to do so can have major implications for the client, who will have to
produce a Health and Safety file which outlines how the work was
undertaken and what was installed upon any future sale of the property.
What key changes are taking place?
Constructions firms will have to provide a portfolio of evidence that
demonstrates how the health and safety regulations have been met. The
key changes that will now be required in addition to previously are:
- All building projects must have a written construction phase safety plan.
- CDM applies to all building and construction work including new
build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, conversions, repair and
maintenance.
- All domestic projects will have to meet the same basic standards for
the provision of welfare facilities as found on commercial projects
such as access to toilets.
- There is a duty to make sure all people working on the job have the right skills, knowledge, training and experience.
- Where there is more than one contractor, a principal designer must
also be appointed. Typically this would be the architect and they
co-ordinate all matters relating to health and safety.
- If the principal designer changes or is not engaged to the end of
the project, responsibility for the file passes on and may rest finally
with the principal contractor.
- The new Regulations affect all building work completed after the 6th
April (even if the project began before then) where there has been more
than one contractor must have a health and safety file presented at the
end.
Trustmark supports electricians of new Health and Safety Law change.
Following the correct health and safety regulations is vitally
important. Failure to follow them can not only cause a serious accident
or worse, but also cause a devastating effect to the reputation of your
business if you are found to be in breach of health safety law.
Trustmark, the only Government endorsed scheme for all domestic
trades, is providing advice and support for trades people to help them
comply with these significant health and safety changes which now apply.
Simon Ayers, Chief Executive of TrustMark, says: “These new CDM 2015
Regulations will help to reduce accidents during building projects
by involving everyone – architects, builders and the home owner. It’s a
positive step forward to helping everyone enjoy a safe working
relationship on all home improvements and building projects.
“It is important now that all TrustMark registered firms get the
detailed guidance they need in order to ensure they are fully
compliant. I’m delighted our approved scheme operators in this sector,
including NICEIC, NAPIT and ECA, are already busy providing this support
to their TrustMark registered firms.”to know more visit our site http://www.allindiayellowpage.com.