Softwashing and CDM Regulations

On commercial projects Softwashing UK work under CDM Regulations. The scope of these regulations increased in 2015 - and they now cover all construction, maintenance, and repair projects. If you are a domestic customer you do not need to worry about working to CDM regulations - it is our responsibility to ensure that we are working under them. Commercial customers can be assured however that we will adhere to these regulations in full, and provide all necessary documentation to prove it. We have delivered projects under CDM regulations for many construction companies, social  housing landlords, and private tenant agents or facilities companies - both as a principal contractor and as a contractor.

What are CDM Regulations?

CDM stands for Construction Design Management. The regulations, last updated in 2015, cover the  whole of the UK. Their purpose is to improve the welfare, health, and safety of all those who work in the construction sector. 

Principal Contractor Responsibilities

On large projects Softwashing UK will be hired as  principal contractor, and bring in labour from across the industry to deliver our projects. As  a matter of course we will manage health, safety and welfare end to end - both for our own operatives, or those of other contractors.

We will also liaise with the client and designer as required.

We will not only deliver Risk Assessments and Method Statements but an entire construction phase plan.

We will manage all communications across the project with all parties.

We ensure that all those on site have had a proper induction. 

We will take measures to prevent unauthorised access and interference. 

We will consult with our teams about health and safety. 

We will also provide more than adequate welfare facilities.

Contractor Responsibilities

As a contractor we will work safely and responsibly  and provide evidence of this. We will work with others on site to ensure our project is delivered as safely as possible for all parties. When we are the only project on site we will also supply a construction phase plan.

As you can see - Softwashing takes CDM regulations seriously. Health and safety is our watchword.

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