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CONSTRUCTION INFONET - APRIL 2007

Welcome to the latest edition of Construction Infonet.

Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from the Health and Safety Executive to provide a regular update on health and safety issues for all in the construction industry.

Firstly we would like to thank the previous editor, Philip Poynter, for all his hard work to create and build the Construction Infonet from a local service to a national e-bulletin with over 17,000 subscribers. For those who know Philip you may be pleased to hear that he hasn't left HSE but has decided to focus on his role as a frontline Construction Prinicpal Inspector in HSE's Luton office.

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) came into force on 6 April 2007 and this edition will point you to the main sources of information about the new regulations to be found on HSE's website.

CDM 2007
Learn more about what the new CDM Regulations mean for you, including; the business benefits, your roles and responsibilities and practical advice.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm.htm?ebul=cons/apr-07&cr=01

++ CDM 2007 - What do you need to do? ++
CDM 2007 places legal duties on virtually everyone involved in construction work. Find out what you need to do to comply.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/responsibilities.htm?ebul=cons/apr-07&cr=02

++How to notify a project (F10) ++
CDM 2007 requires most construction work to be notified to HSE. Find out when and how to notify a project and download a copy of the new F10 notification form.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/f10form.htm?ebul=cons/apr-07&cr=03

++ Frequently asked questions about CDM 2007 ++
Follow this link to find answers to your most commonly asked questions about CDM 2007.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/faqindex.htm?ebul=cons/apr-07&cr=04

++ CDM 2007 Industry Guidance - written by the industry for the industry ++
The construction industry have developed guidance specific to each of the main CDM dutyholder groups. This guidance is free to download.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/moreinfo.htm?ebul=cons/apr-07&cr=05

++CDM 2007 launch++
On 4 April 2007 HSE held a CDM 2007 stakeholder launch event. Find out more about this event.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2007/e07014.htm


RECENT COURT CASES
Read details of some recent HSE prosecutions in the construction sector and find sources of relevant advice.

++HSE warns of the dangers of working on fragile surfaces++
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2007/gnnnw06107.htm

Sources of relevant advice and guidance
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/roofbuilders.pdf?ebul=cons/apr-07&cr=06
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/roofowners.pdf?ebul=cons/apr-07&cr=07

++ HSE warns firms that they will prosecute for poor construction site management++
http://www.gnn.gov.uk/content/detail.asp?ReleaseID=273666&NewsAreaID=112&NavigatedFromSearch=True

Sources of relevant advice and guidance
Management of health and safety http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/manindex.htm
Workplace transport http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/tranindx.htm
Falls from height http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm
Electrical safety http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/information/construction.htm
Excavations http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis08.pdf?ebul=cons/apr-07&cr=08


ASBESTOS
++ HSE issues a reminder to the asbestos licensed industry ++
Premises safe to be re-occupied following asbestos work must be accredited.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2007/e07015.htm?ebul=hsegen/16-apr-07&cr=9


++SED 2007++
If you are visiting SED 2007 from 22-24 May 2007 look out for HSE's stand to find out more about HSE's 'Falls from Vehicles' campaign, to be launched in autumn 2007 and attend a free HSE seminars on falls from vehicles, occupational health in construction, the new CDM 2007 Regulations or Working Well Together (WWT).
http://www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/conferences/sed2007.htm


++Health and Safety Awards 2007++
The Health & Safety Awards, organised by Building magazine, in association with HSE, are firmly established as a key event in the construction industry calendar, rewarding excellence, innovation and professionalism in all areas of construction health and safety and respect for people issues.
See who's been shortlisted for the Health and Safety Awards on 21 June 2007.
http://www.building.co.uk/hybrid.asp?typeCode=191&subtypecode=12287&pubCode=43&navcode=579