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Welfare - Unitof1 - 9th July 2009
I am not Mark and I was just trying to find out if ken was alive or dead. I was unfortuneatly drawn in by the
Quote:quote:I've just been informed about a situation that has occurred and before I comment I'd like to know the answer(s) to the above question. I think I know what they are but would like some confirmation if possible.
I dont proof read either
Welfare - 1man1desk - 9th July 2009
On CDM - bear in mind that whether or not CDM applies does not affect the actual H&S/welfare requirements on site; it only affects the planning, management and reporting of H&S matters. So, no get-out for archaeologists there.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
Welfare - Ken Denham - 10th July 2009
I'm alive Unitof1 and I thank you for your concern as to my welfare.
The reason I haven't commented on my original post is that I found on further inquiry that the original story I'd been told had been embellished with spin making the story outrageous. However, this does not alter the fact that the employers concerned are avoiding the provision of basic site facilities. If anything, it's opened up a debate on this all too frequent situation.
Welfare - Ken Denham - 18th July 2009
Quote;
CDM applies if the 'construction' phase is likely to involve more than 30 days or 500 person days of construction work. Numbers of personnel and the length of the project are irrelevant. (CDM 2007, Interpretation, Section 2-(3))
Sith, is this interpreted as the time taken from the beginning of a project to it's completion or does it apply (in our case) to the archaeological work only?
Welfare - Fishslice - 18th July 2009
Ken
As Sith has stated the general advice from the HSE and CDM professionals is that archaeological works are no adjudged to be construction activities and do not fall under CDM. Archaeological excavation was excluded under the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) which supported the 1994 act; however this exclusion is not in the 2007 regs. It is therefore up to the individual CDMC to interpret the regs as to whether solely archaeological works ( for example pre-planning application evaluation on a green field site) fall under CDM or not.
However archaeological works can (and often do) form part of a wider suite of works that are construction works under CDM and many archaeologists share a site where construction activities. While it is best practice to have a time and physical separation it is not always possible.
As 1man has posted whether or not CDM applies does not affect the actual H&S/welfare requirements on site. No employer is excluded from the Workplace (Heath, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. These require
? Suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences shall be provided at readily accessible places.
? Suitable and sufficient washing facilities, including showers if required by the nature of the work for health reasons, shall be provided at readily accessible places.
? An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water shall be provided for all persons at work in the workplace.
? Suitable and sufficient accommodation shall be provided:
o For the clothing of any person at work which is not being worn during working hours; and
o for special clothing which is worn by any person at work but which is not taken home.
? Suitable and sufficient rest facilities shall be provided at readily accessible places.
Again it will be in the agreement of what is ?Suitable and sufficient?.
Working on a roadscheme in Ireland in 1999, the Resident Engineer asked the main construction contractor about his welfare facilities
"The lads will use The XXXX Inn until we are set up" was the reply
"Won't The XXXX Inn mind" asked a puzzled RE
"Nah", stated the main construction contractor, "sure won't they have a pint when they are in there"
I presume it a was pint of red lemonade, or at a push, Finches.
Fishslice
Welfare - trowelfodder - 18th July 2009
Does this mean i dont have to wee in the corner of a field desperately hoping that no one is walking past?
Welfare - achingknees - 19th July 2009
Just had a few colleagues surprised by a couple of questions when applying for the Construction Skills Card (CSCS).
3.9 What sort of rest area should your employer provide on site?
A A covered are
B A covered area and some chairs
C A covered area, tables and chairs, and something to heat water
D Nothing, employers don't have to provide rest areas
3.10 What is the minimum that should be provided on site for washing your hands?
A Nothing, there is no need to provide washing facilities
B Running hot water and electric hand dryers
C A cold water standpipe and paper towels
D Hot and cold water (or warm water), soap and a way to dry your hands
What do YOU think? :face-stir:
Welfare - Oxbeast - 20th July 2009
B then D? Presumably only for sites covered by CDM. I was always crap at these questionnires, although I did learn that you're not supposed to get run over.
Welfare - monty - 20th July 2009
3.9 C
3.10 D
although some think they don't have to !
Welfare - achingknees - 20th July 2009
Well done Monty
