Construct | Health and Safety

We’ve got the UK pretty much covered!

We are always striving to introduce and implement change within the business in order to maintain excellent H&S standards. It goes without saying, we have all the accreditations and certifications that you’d expect as standard: ISO 9001 (Quality Management Standard), ISO 14001 (Environmental Standard), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety Standard), FGAS.

See our Safe Contractor Certificate

Delivering Safe, Compliant, and Controlled Construction Site

At Construct Building Services Ltd, we act as Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) — a legal duty that places us at the centre of safety leadership for every construction project we manage.

We hold ultimate responsibility for planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating health and safety during the construction phase. This includes oversight of all subcontractors, coordination of work activities, and ensuring the welfare of everyone on site — including visitors, the public, and our clients.

Our Legal & Regulatory Compliance

We operate in full accordance with:

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022

We implement a full Health, Safety & Welfare Policy, which is reviewed at least annually and developed in partnership with our external safety consultant, Wendy Hall Tech IOSH of ETR H&S Services Ltd.

Our Duties as Principal Contractor

As defined under CDM 2015, Construct Building Services Ltd is legally responsible for:

Creating and managing the Construction Phase Plan (CPP)
Ensuring effective risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place
Planning and programming work safely, including sequencing high-risk operations
Ensuring all subcontractors and trades have the skills, knowledge and experience (SKE) to work safely
Managing site inductions and regular toolbox talks
Coordinating safe site access, deliveries, and waste removal
Maintaining suitable welfare facilities from project start to finish
Enforcing site rules, PPE, and high-risk permit-to-work systems
Preventing unauthorised access and securing the working area
Monitoring and auditing on-site practices to maintain safe operations
Cooperating and communicating with the Principal Designer and Client
Reporting incidents, dangerous occurrences and ill health under RIDDOR 2013

Policies, Systems & Control Measures

Our safety infrastructure includes:

Project-specific Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
Thorough risk assessments and safe systems of work
Enforced PPE policies and safety briefings
Access control and segregation of work zones
Emergency evacuation plans, fire marshals and first aid coverage
Regular inspections, audits and non-compliance reporting
Documented training records and certification checks for all operatives
Maintenance logs and equipment inspections (PUWER/LOLER compliant)
Clear workforce consultation and feedback mechanisms
Dedicated site supervision with authority to stop unsafe work

Workforce Vetting & Training

We ensure a fully qualified, competent and vetted workforce:

All employees and subcontractors are Enhanced DBS Checked (required for education, healthcare and public sector environments)
Mandatory site-specific inductions for all personnel
CSCS / ECS cards and role-specific certifications checked and recorded
Training in working at height, manual handling, fire safety, first aid, asbestos awareness, electrical safety, and equipment use
Ongoing toolbox talks, refresher training and legislative updates

Third-Party Accreditation & Certification

Our safety, quality, and environmental systems are externally audited and certified:

SSIP Verified (Safety Schemes in Procurement)
Constructionline Gold Member
SafeContractor Accredited
Vantify Approved
ISO 9001 – Quality Management
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management

These accreditations ensure we are prequalified to work across both public and private sector contracts and meet or exceed legislative expectations for principal contractors.

Accreditations