CDM 2007 An introduction for construction clients

Competence – Qualifications

•Standard to Achieve

–Employees are expected to have the appropriate qualifications and experience for the assigned tasks, unless they are under controlled and competent supervision.

•Examples of Evidence Required

–Details of qualifications and/or experience of specific corporate post holders;

–Other key roles should be named or identified and details of relevant qualifications and experience provided.

–FOR CONTRACTORS: details of number/percentage of people engaged in the project who have passed a construction health and safety assessment;

–For site managers, details of any specific training such as the Construction Skills CITB ‘Site Management Safety Training Scheme’ certificate or equivalent;

–For professionals, details of qualifications and/or professional institution membership;

–For site workers, details of any relevant qualifications or training such as S/NVQ certificates;

–Evidence of a company based training programme suitable for the work to be carried out.

–FOR DESIGN ORGANISATIONS- details of number/percentage of people engaged in the project who have passed a construction health and safety assessment;

–Details of any relevant qualifications and/or professional Institution membership and Any other specific qualifications such as ICE construction H&S Register, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, APS Design Register;

–Evidence of a clear commitment to training and the Continuing Professional Development of staff.