Non-notifiable construction projects
A construction project will be non-notifiable where the work lasts for fewer than 30 days or involves fewer than 500 person days of work.
 
There are many duties for people involved in non-notifiable construction projects and the following list, whilst not exhaustive, gives the main requirements of each duty-holder.
 

Clients

Clients have to:
  • Make competent appointments and ensure that there are adequate management arrangements in place (including time and resources).

  • Ensure that their own work is co-ordinated to ensure the safety and health of all those who may be affected by it and/or the proposed construction work.

  • Provide relevant information to those involved in the project.

  • Ensure suitable welfare arrangements are provided.

  • Ensure compliance with all other necessary health and safety and building regulations.

Designers

Designers have to:
  • Ensure their own competence to carry out duties.

  • Ensure the client is aware of their duties.

  • Apply risk controls to the design process and provide information relating to residual risks that can affect the
    construction or maintenance of the resulting structure (for example, design risk assessment).

Contractors

Contractors have to:
  • Ensure their own competence to carry out duties.

  • Ensure the client is aware of their duties.

  • Plan, manage and monitor construction work.

  • Provide suitable information, instruction and training to all project workers.

  • Provide a secure site and suitable welfare facilities.