Managing contractors effectively

Must contain information about the current project likely to be needed to ensure health and safety during any subsequent work, such as maintenance, cleaning, refurbishment or demolition.

Prepared before the construction phase begins. The plan outlines the health and safety arrangements for managing the significant health and safety risks associated with the construction phase of a project.

Information about the project that is already in the client’s possession or which is reasonably obtainable by or on behalf of the client. The information must: be relevant to the particular project; have an appropriate level of detail; and be proportionate to the risks involved. Provides the health and safety information needed by designers and contractors who are bidding for work on the project, or who have already been appointed to enable them to carry out their duties; principal designers and principal contractors in planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating the work of the project.