Resource

Resource is a general term that includes the following:-

• Plant
• Machinery
• Technical facilities
• Trained and competent people
• Time in which to discharge duties

A detailed breakdown of the funds devoted to health & safety is not required but may be helpful in relation to high risk matters especially if identified in the Pre-construction Information.

Checks on project resources should include the time required to carry out the various health & safety aspects of the project including;

• Time required to carry out the design
• Draw up and develop pre-construction information
• Draw up and develop construction phase plan
• Time for principal contractor to
  • Mobilise / prepare the labour force and equipment
  • arrange welfare facilities
  • plan and prepare for the project
  • carry out construction work safely
• Clients need to allocate sufficient funds to the overall project to ensure that it is adequately resourced as above.