BS 5975 2019 Extract - Flipbook - Page 45
BRITISH STANDARD
9.1.8
Where contractors are appointed by the client and/or PC, the PC's DI should ensure that contractors9
temporary works procedures are satisfactory. The contractor should supply evidence of how the
procedure has been implemented on previous contracts and which type of temporary works the
contractor has been responsible for.
NOTE
9.1.9
9.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
Attention is drawn to the CDM Regulations 2015 [1] and the HSE Guidance Notes on the Regulations [4].
If the contractors' procedures are deemed not acceptable by the PC's DI, then they should work to the
temporary works procedures of the PC.
Contractors' DI
All contractors involved in temporary works (PCs, sub-contractors and those appointed by clients and
third parties) should appoint a DI (see 6.1.2) to ensure that a procedure suitable to their organization
is used to control those aspects of temporary works (and associated risks) for which the contractor
is responsible. In addition the DI should verify the competence of the individuals to be appointed as
TWC. The DI should ensure the proposed TWC has a full understanding of the procedure and their
specific responsibilities.
The PC's DI should have ultimate responsibility for the temporary works procedures on the project
so that, although other contractors are required to appoint their own DIs, any other DIs are aware of
the responsibilities and procedural requirements of their contracts. Where contractors are appointed
either by the PC or by the client or by a third party, the PC's DI should ensure that contractors9
temporary works procedures are satisfactory (see 9.2.6).
The DI should ensure that:
a)
9.2.4
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for the type, scale and complexity of work/projects undertaken by the organization, the TW risks
can be identified, classified and effectively managed;
b)
there is a clear process for on-site management of the design, design checking, erection, use,
maintenance, monitoring and dismantling of temporary works;
c)
the risks, roles and responsibilities associated with the sub-contracting of any elements of
temporary works are addressed;
d)
a TWC is appointed for each project who is: competent; given clear written authority; technically
responsible to the DI; responsible for the implementation of the organizations procedure; and
the final authority on site for the safe use of any temporary works;
e)
provision is made for the appointment by the organization of one or more TWSs, where
required; and
f)
the TWC is given sufficient time and resources to fulfil the role.
a)
when the contractor9s procedure should be provided (generally with any offer to carry out works
on the PC9s site);
b)
how the PC9s DI should check the contractors9 procedure, and associated evidence of
its implementation on previous contracts to verify that it is in accordance with the
recommendations of this British Standard;
c)
how the PC should proceed in the event the contractor9s procedure is found to be
inadequate in any way;
d)
how the PC9s TWC should interact with the TWC of other contractors, including acceptance
of design briefs, verification that designs and design checks have been carried out and the
implementation is in accordance with the certified design;
Where the PC appoints contractors or they are appointed by the client or third parties, the PC's DI
should ensure that the PC9s procedure includes details of:
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