Introduction to Fire Safety Management

15.14.1 Part 1 – Introduction which includes the 
application
CDM application:
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Applies to all construction work
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Notifi able projects to (HSE) involving more than 30 
days work on site or more than 500 person days 
have a greater level of control due to the complex-
ity and risks involved.
15.14.2 Part 2 – Duties
The legislation clearly states that only competent per-
sons can work or be involved with work under the CDM 
Regulations, with the exception of those being subject 
to competent supervision.
Under the regulations there is the duty for all 
involved with the work to cooperate with all other parties 
and provide information regarding health and safety to 
other parties involved.
Client duties
The client is responsible for:
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Making arrangements to ensure that adequate 
resources are available to ensure health and safety 
is implemented and maintained during the project
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Ensuring that reviews and revisions of all health and 
safety arrangements are undertaken throughout the 
project
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Appointing a competent and adequately resourced 
coordinator (Notifi able projects)
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Appointing a competent and adequately resourced 
principal contractor (Notifi able projects)
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Acting as the coordinator and principal contractor 
until such time as each has been appointed
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Providing relevant health and safety information 
about existing structures and/or the site which is to 
be developed to the coordinator for inclusion in the 
pre-tender health and safety plan
Factors to be considered in the emergency arrangements
Rescue and resuscitation equipment 
Control of plant
Raising the alarm and rescue 
First aid
Safeguarding the rescuers 
Public emergency 
services
Fire safety 
Training