PSSA Newsletter - July 2015

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NEWS|ISSUE 8 July 2015
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MIKE’S TECHNICAL TIPS
Managing Health & Safety in Construction
The Construction
(Design and
Management)
Regulations 2015
Following
Parliamentary
approval, the
construction
(Design and
Management)
Regulations 2015
came into force
on 6th April 2015
therefore replacing the 2007 version.
In January, the Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) published guidance designed to help
anyone having duties under the regulations
to familiarise themselves with the changed
requirements in the new version of the
document.
The HSE has also worked with the
construction industry to produce
complimentary guidance specifically for
small businesses.
Brief overview of some of the changes:
9 9 The role of the CDM coordinator is
replaced by that of principal designer,
giving responsibility for coordination
of the pre-construction phase, which
is crucial to the management of any
successful construction project, to an
existing member of the design team.
9 9 Recognition of the influence and
importance of the client as the head of
the supply chain and as the person best
placed to set standards throughout a
project.
9 9 Competence is split into its component
parts of skills, knowledge, training
and experience and- if it relates to an
organization – organizational capability.
This is intended to provide clarity and
help the industry to both assess and
demonstrate that construction project
teams have the right attributes to deliver a
healthy and safe project.
If you require further help contact the PSSA
Technical Support Desk on 0118 977 8581 
ISO 9001 is changing – Are you ready?
The ISO 9001 quality management system
has long been recognised as a performance
improver. More than 25 years since its first
inception the standard is being revised and
updated to reflect changing demands and
tastes. The updated version will integrate
with other management systems, provide
organisational management, enhance an
organization’s ability to satisfy customers and
encourage risk-based thinking.
ISO 9001:2015 will be the most significant
change to quality in management for 20
years, there is a three – year transition period
for existing accredited clients via their
certification body
Risk management and understanding any
potential risks to your business will form a
large part of the update.
If you are accredited to ISO 9001:2008 you
should be looking to start your transition
planning now. You need to understand the
key concepts and proposed changes. Useful
documents to consult include PAS 99, ISO
31000 and the draft version of ISO 9001:2015
For those of you who are just beginning the
process, the changes to ISO 9001 represent
a good time to get started. Companies
looking to take on a quality management
system (QMS) should be working to the new
standards and will therefore be in a much
better position to analyse and evaluate their
business in terms of risk and processes going
forward. The process of gaining certification
is straightforward and, no matter what size
your company, it will be relevant to the work
you do.
Business Keys Ltd administrators and
consultants to the PSSA verification scheme
are providing workshops and seminars
in association with their partners Thames
Valley Chamber of Commerce to address
the changes and provide the necessary
support to organizations throughout the
transition period. For new starters to ISO
9001:2015 Business Keys Ltd will discuss,
and if appropriate, visit you to conduct a
gap analysis of your current management
systems.
For further information and a management
system health check contact the PSSA
technical help desk on 0118 977 8581. 
Verification Scheme Countdown
The end of June was the deadline for
Verification Scheme engagement
for continuing full members of the
PSSA. Companies that have not
been in contact with the PSSA office
or Scheme managers, Business
Keys, should do so as a matter of
urgency. The last quarter has seen a
significant uptick in new applicants
to the Scheme – which now covers
companies, their high security
perimeter products and installation.
For further information go to
or call
Stephen Munden (PSSAVerification
Scheme Manager) on 0118 977 858.
Introducing
Build UK
The new representative organisation
for the contracting supply chain, which
will be formed as a result of the merger
between NSCC and UKCG, will be called
Build UK.
The company name Build UK Group
Limited is now registered at Companies
House and they are currently working
with a branding agency on a logo for
what will be a strong voice for the
industry. NSCC member organisations
formally voted to effect the merger
on 24 June and Build UK will be
operational from 1 September.
PSSA Technical and Standards News
Mike Webb – PSSA
Technical Product Assessor