1. 1 CDM Issues Andy Nichols, STFC – RAL MICE Collaboration Meeting, Harbin, 13-17th January 2009

2. CDM Issues What is CDM? –C ONSTRUCTION D ESIGN AND M ANAGEMENT –It’s the safety framework that UK civil engineering sites have to work in –It’s a non-negotiable legal obligation on STFC’s part as MICE’s host –It’s implemented by a Principal Contractor, Willie Spensley –And it’s monitored externally by EDP Consulting Engineers Ltd Interaction with Users –Take Willie’s induction course –Wear PPE (hard hat, safety shoes and hi-vis vest) –Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for your work –Use common sense and take notice of Willie –Sign in and out of the Hall

3. CDM Issues Always sign in and out of the Hall or control room, whatever you are doing. Until the main Hall PPS is implemented, Willie must know who is In the Hall at any time

4. CDM Issues All work on magnets or other electrical Equipment must be covered by an Authorisation To Work (ATW) form, signed Off by Willie or his deputy (Andy) The form is self-explanatory, but ask Willie If unsure