CDM health and safety file

The typical contents of a CDM health and safety file. The health and safety file is a document prepared and issued promptly following completion of the construction works containing information needed during future construction work (which includes future cleaning, maintenance, alterations, refurbishments and demolition work) at the same site or structure.

Information contained in the health and safety file is essential for those parties involved in or carrying out such future works, to alert them to any health and safety risks that should be considered in the planning or carrying out of such works.