© Safetymark
Consultancy Services 2007
Time
•Unrealistic deadlines and a failure to allocate
sufficient funds are two of the
largest contributors to poor control of risk on site
•When engaging designers and contractors, and for
notifiable projects appointing
CDM co-ordinators and principal contractors, clients have to consider the resources (for example staff,equipment and,
particularly, time) needed
to plan and do the work properly
•Any contractors who are being considered for appointment
should be informed of the minimum
time period allowed to them for planning and preparation before construction work begins on site
•Contractors should be given sufficient time after their
appointment to allow them to
plan the work and mobilise the necessary equipment (for example welfare facilities) and staff to allow the work
to proceed safely and without
risk to health
[CDM2007
ACOP P.45]