Health & Safety - PSDP:
Patterson Bannon Architects Ltd are up to date with the latest requirements and developments in the area of construction Health & Safety. As part of this process we are fully qualified to carry out the role of PSDP. Please feel free to contact us if you need any further advice.
The Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP) is an integral role to good safety procedures, and is required by law in the design and construction process. Patterson Bannon Architects ensure our clients have full peace of mind that the end project will be built and designed to the highest standards of health and safety.
The Construction Safety Regulations 2006 require the Client Company to appoint a Project Supervisor Design Process to oversee health and safety throughout the design & planning process, including alterations in the design, and the design of temporary works, which means that involvement right up until completion of the project is necessary on new construction projects.
- PDF summary of client duties and responsibilites.
Patterson Bannon Architects would be completely involved in each of the safety elements below:
Throughout the design process, including alterations to the design, provision is made to eliminate or reduce potential hazards resulting in improved safety performance for construction stage and future maintenance and construction works.
The Safety Plan prepared by Patterson Bannon Architects provides a detailed risk assessment of the project and enables the PSCS and Contractor to implement an effective construction safety plan in advance of starting work on site and so reducing the potential for accidents and losses during construction.
The Safety File is a key document intended for the safety of end users of the building or those who will extend or maintain the building in future and is effect the building maintenance manual for the completed project. As part of their duties as PSDP, Patterson Bannon Architects takes delivery of the file from the PSCS and reviews the file for delivery to the client.
You may also find the links below usefull;
- HSA - AF2 Form (this can be downloaded or filled in online) This form is used to notify the HSA of a Project and appointed Design Team. It is worth noting that it is the Clients responsibility to fill this out.
- HSA Guidance on the prepartion of a safety file.
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