Health and Safety for
the Construction Sector

Are you CDM 2015 compliant?

Are you looking for health and safety experts to help you consistently meet Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015?

If you are in the construction sector, and you fail to meet CDM Regulations, did you know you are at risk of prosecution?

At Origin Health and Safety, we work hand-in-hand with our clients in the construction sector – including principal designers and principal contractors – to ensure they are fully compliant with CDM Regulations.

We support principal designers to prepare their pre-construction information and principal contractors with their construction phase plan along with supporting health and safety documentation.

Health and safety is more than just a box ticking exercise. It’s there to keep you, your workforce, your clients and your site visitors safe.

With our health and safety expertise, we look after you so you can look after your business.

For expert health and safety advice for construction,  get in touch today.

Health and Safety for the Construction Sector

Why is health and safety vital in the construction industry?

Did you know, the construction industry has the highest figures for workplace fatalities in the UK workplace? In 2020/2021 the HSE reported 39 construction workers died – more than the average in previous years.

Are you at risk of prosecution?

Did you know, provisional HSE figures for 2020/21 reveal 76 prosecution cases in construction for breaches of CDM regulations, with an 87% conviction rate? In total, construction companies paid out fines of £5.3 million, with an average of around £80,000 per conviction.

Your health and safety partners

By working with Origin, as your construction industry health and safety partners we will help you comply with industry regulations, keeping you, your workforce, your clients, and your site visitors safe.

We’ll work with you every step of the way, creating a bespoke package of health and safety support that meets your needs.

We work with:

  • Principal designers
  • Principal contractors
  • Subcontractors

Why not contact us today, to find out how we can help you – or any duty holders in the construction industry – comply with all appropriate legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

If you are looking for assistance with Safety Schemes in Procurement, see SSIP for more info. If you would like any more information or advice, please get in touch so Origin can work with you too.

Health & Safety Advice and Support

Origin’s Director has worked closely with key duty holders to ensure they understand and fulfil their obligations under Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 on numerous successful projects.

Origin also supports various different types and sizes of business with their health and safety responsibilities to promote a safe and compliant environment for workers and people impacted by a businesses’ operations.

If you feel out of your depth, call Origin for a free no-obligation consultation, guidance and tools to help achieve a safe and compliant business get in touch.

Safety Schemes in Procurement

Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) were implemented to assist buyers and suppliers with the vetting process by providing a certified standard that businesses can meet to prove their health and safety competence. Some of the larger Principal Contractors in the Construction industry will require their subcontractors to have an SSIP.Origin has helped clients in their process towards achieving the following accreditations:
  • Constructionline
  • CHAS
  • SMAS
  • Safecontractor
For more information visit Origin’s SSIP page or get in touch