18th July 2009, 02:57 PM
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
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