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CDM Issues

Andy Nichols, STFC – RAL

MICE Collaboration Meeting, Harbin, 13-17th January 2009

CDM Issues

What is CDM?– CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT– It’s the safety framework that UK civil engineering sites have

to work in– It’s a non-negotiable legal obligation on STFC’s part as MICE’s

host– It’s implemented by a Principal Contractor, Willie Spensley– And it’s monitored externally by EDP Consulting Engineers Ltd

Interaction with Users– Take Willie’s induction course– Wear PPE (hard hat, safety shoes and hi-vis vest)– Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for

your work– Use common sense and take notice of Willie– Sign in and out of the Hall

CDM Issues

Always sign in and out of the Hall or control room, whatever you are doing.Until the main Hall PPS is implemented, Willie must know who isIn the Hall at any time

CDM Issues

All work on magnets or other electrical Equipment must be covered by anAuthorisation To Work (ATW) form, signedOff by Willie or his deputy (Andy)The form is self-explanatory, but ask WillieIf unsure