PSDP Project Supervisor Design Process - PSCS Project Supervisor Construction Stage

ASM are experts in the fields of PSDP and PSCS. Our team of accredited and experienced professionals can offer a fully comprehensive service in both these areas.

Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) are integral safety procedures that are required by law in the design and construction process.

Our expertise ensures your piece-of-mind that your project will be designed and completed to the highest standards of health and safety, whilst maintaining a high standard of architectural aesthetics.

If you require advice on what project require the appointment of PSDP and PSCS or on any aspect of the appointments please feel free to contact ASM.

A selection of our clients include; HSE, VHI, VEC, OPW, UL, UCC, Sisk, Douglas Developments, Kenny Developments, AIB, Limerick County Council, Cork City Council, Clare County Council, CIT, Bulmers C&C Group, Lagan Group and Howard Holdings.

PSDP: Project Supervisor Design Process

The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations requires the appointment of a PSDP to oversee health and safety during the design and planning process; which includes alterations in the design and the design of temporary works.

ASM's extensive experience of over 15 years has resulted in a reputation of being a leader in this field. Our comprehensive management system ensures co-ordination between all elements of the design and planning process; ensuring fully compliant health and safety completed designs.

Key duties of the PSDP

Identify hazards arising from the design or from the technical, organisational, planning or time related aspects of the project
Coordinate the process where identified hazards can be eliminated, if possible, or where the risk can be reduced
Ensure all remaining hazards / risks and design assumptions are communicated to the PSCS so they can be dealt with in the Developed Safety & Health Plan
Ensure that the work of designers is coordinated to ensure safety including that of temporary work designers and permanent work designers
Prepare a written Preliminary Safety and Health Plan for the project. Update the preliminary safety and health when required to ensure any changes in duties or design are communicated to the PSCS
Prepare systems to ensure a safety file is prepared for the completed project / structure. Notify the authority and client of non-compliance with any written directions issued. The PSDP may issue directions to designers or contractors or others.

PSCS : Project Supervisor Construction Stage

The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations places a requirement to appoint a PSCS for projects which last longer than 30 working days or where a particular risk may exist. ASM has extensive experience in the role of PSCS for a varied range of projects. Our role within this stage of construction is the management and co-ordination of health and safety on-site; from commencement to completion of construction.

Key duties of the PSCS

Develop the Safety and Health Plan based on the Preliminary Plan prepared by the PSDP
Ensure systems are in place to ensure compliance with the construction regulations and all other relevant legislation
Ensure the cooperation between all contractors working on the project
Notify the Health & Safety Authority on the approved AF2 form
Coordinate the reporting of accidents to the authority
Coordinate the election of a site Safety Representative and the provision of relevant information
Coordinate the inspection of safe working procedures and monitor compliance of contractors and others
Ensure provisions are put in place to restrict unauthorised access onto site
Coordinate the provision and maintenance of welfare facilities
Coordinate arrangements to ensure all relevant personnel are in compliance with the legislation with regard to safety training (Safe Pass & Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS)
Appoint a safety advisor where the numbers on site are greater than 100
Collate all necessary safety file information for the PSDP
Notify the Health & Safety Authority and the Client of non-compliance with written directions issued

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