Construction H&S support that keeps the programme moving
From single-trade refurb to multi-phase infrastructure, we work as Principal Designer, client advisor, or competent person retainer across UK construction projects.
The six hazards we focus on in construction
Statistically these are where injuries and prosecutions cluster. Our standard scope covers all six on every project.
Working at height
Falls remain the largest single cause of fatal injury in UK construction. Work at Height Regulations 2005 hierarchy applied to MEWPs, scaffolding, edge protection and roof works.
Excavations and confined space
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, CDM excavation duties, ground stability assessments, atmospheric monitoring and rescue arrangements.
Plant and pedestrian interface
BS 7121 lifting operations, exclusion zones, banksmen, segregated walkways, telehandler and excavator interaction with foot traffic.
Asbestos in refurb and demolition
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 surveys, R&D surveys before notifiable works, licensed removal coordination, ACM register handover.
Respirable crystalline silica
COSHH 2002 WEL of 0.1 mg/m³ for RCS. Dust suppression, on-tool extraction, RPE programme, health surveillance under SUWO 2002.
Manual handling on site
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Mechanical aids first, team lifts second, training and supervision third.
Four lanes of construction support
CDM 2015 Principal Designer
Pre-construction information, designer risk workshops, CPP review, H&S file at handover.
Site inspections
Periodic site visits with photographic evidence, observations cross-referenced to the CPP and method statements.
Trade-specific training
Working at height, asbestos awareness Cat A, manual handling, IOSH Managing Safely for foremen and supervisors.
Incident response
RIDDOR triage, root cause analysis, HSE liaison, FFI cost challenge support, post-incident learning programme.
The legislation we audit and advise against
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
- Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
- RIDDOR 2013
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended)
Got a project at tender or pre-construction?
Send us the project brief and the RIBA stage. Within two working days we'll come back with a CDM scope and a fee proposal.