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BS 5975:2019
9.2.5
9.2.6
9.3
9.3.1
9.3.1.1
e)
how the PC's TWC should verify the contractors9 temporary works are being managed and take
account of all operations across the site;
f)
when and how the PC's TWC should check, including checking it does not adversely affect other
temporary works by the PC or other contractor, and accept each design brief submitted by the
contractor, where appropriate; and
g)
when and how the PC's TWC should verify that each temporary works scheme has been designed
and design checked before its implementation.
The PC's DI should be provided with a copy of the contractor9s DI assessment of the organization9s
TWC and confirm acceptance or otherwise via the PC's TWC.
The PC9s DI should confirm that any other contractor9s procedure for the control of temporary works
is satisfactory and that evidence has been provided which confirms that the procedure has been
satisfactorily implemented elsewhere. This should include the appointment of a TWC where relevant,
i.e. the contractor is deemed to have the knowledge, skills, experience and organizational capability to
manage its own temporary works.
Responsibilities
General
The contractor's procedure should ensure that responsibilities are properly allocated and
communication arrangements established. The key items are:
a)
9.3.1.2
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responsibilities should be clearly defined;
b)
all instructions should be clear and complete; and
c)
documented records of responsibilities allocated, instructions given and actions taken should
be maintained.
The main items for which responsibility should be established are as follows:
a)
the appointment of a TWC and, where appropriate, a TWS;
b)
the limits of authority of the TWC, any TWC appointed by contractors other than the PC and
TWS, where appointed, including any authorization to release hold points, such as permits to
load (bring into use) or unload (take out of use) the temporary works;
c)
the preparation of an adequate design brief, including where appropriate the establishing of the
scheme concept and risk classification;
d)
the design, including calculations, sketches, drawings, specification, preparation of a risk
assessment and where necessary a designer9s construction sequence for the temporary
works scheme;
e)
the independent checking of the design; this should include the design check category
(see 13.7.3);
f)
the issue of a design/design check certificate or other suitable form of record, where
appropriate;
g)
obtaining acceptance of the temporary works scheme directly from third parties as required;
h)
the procurement of materials in accordance with the TWD9s specification;
i)
the control of erection, safe use, maintenance and dismantling on site;
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