Search CDM Health and Safety Files
The CDM health and safety file contains essential information about construction hazards and residual risks that affect building maintenance and future modifications. PM Assist makes this critical safety documentation searchable, helping FM teams access hazard information before planning any works.
What the CDM Health and Safety File Contains
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, a health and safety file must be prepared for every construction project. This file contains information about the design, construction, and materials used that is relevant to the health and safety of anyone carrying out future maintenance, repair, renovation, or demolition work.
Typical contents include as-built drawings, details of hidden services and structural elements, information about hazardous materials used in construction, residual risks that could not be designed out, and details of any specific maintenance requirements related to safety.
Searching the H&S File for Safety Information
PM Assist allows you to search the CDM health and safety file alongside other building documentation. Before planning any maintenance or modification work, you can search for hazard information related to the area or system you will be working on.
For example, before planning work on a roof, you can search for "roof safety" or "fragile surfaces" in the H&S file to identify any known hazards. Before planning work on structural elements, you can search for "structural" to find information about pre-stressed or post-tensioned elements that require special procedures.
- Search for hazard information before planning works
- Find details of hidden services and structural elements
- Locate information about hazardous materials
- Identify residual risks from the construction phase
Maintaining the H&S File Over Time
The CDM regulations require the health and safety file to be kept up to date as modifications are made to the building. PM Assist supports this by providing a searchable interface to the current file, making it easier to review and reference the existing content when deciding what information needs to be added following new works.
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Make Your H&S File Searchable
Upload your CDM health and safety file and search it with AI. Find hazard information before planning any building works.
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