Health and Safety Coordinator
The construction sector is one of the most dangerous industry branches with regard to work accidents. In order to reduce risks for employees, the German Construction Site Ordinance regulates the principal’s further duties.
Whether it is the removal of hazardous substances, renovation, fit-out or new buildings: Our engineers create customized health and safety plans and investigate, organize and document all relevant safety factors of your building project.
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The Tasks of a Health and Security Coordinator Include:
- Notifying the Occupational Health and Safety Authorities
- Compiling Site Regulations
- Health and Safety Plans
- Incorporate Health and Safety Security into Bill of Quantities
- Checking Contractor’s Documents before the Start of Construction
Preparation
To improve the general health and safety protection on sites, the principal has to appoint a health and safety coordinator when several contractors are involved.
The Health and Safety Coordinator supports the principal in work safety measures but is not authorized to issue directives. With the help of the Health and Safety Coordinator, work safety should already be addressed in the planning phase.
Supervision
During the execution phase, the health and safety coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the work security that has been defined during the planning phase. Violations against work security and/or legal and occupational insurance requirements have to be documented and forwarded to the site management resp. the principal.
During a remediation of contaminants, the health and security coordinator can also take over the tasks of a coordinator according to DGUV 101-004 (but does not have to).
Tasks of a Health and Security Coordinator during the Execution Phase Include:
- Additions to Preannouncements
- Additions to the Health and Security Plan
- Supervision of Equipment According to Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health
- Regular Site Inspections and Documentation
- Documentation for Future Works
