Category: CDM/Construction Health & Safety

What is Pre Construction Information? In its simplistic terms, Pre-Construction Information is the information required to allow safe designs to be developed and enable the Principal Contractor to plan and manage the construction phase of the project. Who is responsible for Pre Construction Information? On a project where there is likely to be more than…

Under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, a Construction Phase Plan is required for ALL projects. Where there is more than one Contractor working on a project, this becomes the responsibility of the Principal Contractor. The Principal Contractor is responsible for planning, managing and monitoring the construction phase of the project. In doing so,…

The CDM Regulations 2015 came into force on 6th April 2015 and replaced the CDM Regulations 2007; these being the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare on construction projects. The CDM Regulations apply to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, conversions, repair and maintenance,…

Under the CDM Regulations, the Principal Contractor is required to plan, manage and monitor the construction phase of the project.  Monitoring the on-site activities will assist the Principal Contractor in establishing whether the arrangements to manage health and safety and the control measures in place are suitable and sufficient and where additional control measures may…

  Marpal were exhibiting at the NASHiCS forum in Lincoln on 13th September.  This was a perfect opportunity to showcase our Fire Safety, Asbestos Management and CDM Services to likeminded members who are committed to promoting and improving safety and health within the Care Sector. Fire safety was a huge topic for discussion with guess…

As part of the on-going Health and Safety Framework Agreement with Babcock International (MPT), Marpal have been commissioned to carry out Site Safety Inspections on 6 projects across 4 different Military Establishments at RAF Cranwell, RAF Barkstone Heath, RAF Valley and RAF Shawbury. Monthly Site Safety Inspections will be undertaken on all sites, with projects at RAF…