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We offer products based on experience and unbiased knowledge working with world leading dental equipment manufacturers.
Being independent we supply products that we know are of the best quality to suit your needs whether an individual item or for a complete surgery.
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We believe that a blend of general qualities such as friendliness, communication, reliability, flexibility and punctuality should be paired with technical support, short lead times and access to the right products at the right price.
We are extremely grateful to our long term clients. Read here, about their experience, in their words.
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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) came into force on 6 April 2015 and apply to all construction projects in the UK, regardless of size or complexity.
If you are a building owner, occupier, or managing agent commissioning construction work for business purposes – such as maintenance, refurbishment, or small building alterations – you are legally considered the client under CDM regulations. This means you have responsibilities to ensure that the project is planned and carried out safely.
CDM regulations aim to improve health and safety in construction by ensuring risks are properly managed from the earliest design stages through to project completion and future building maintenance.
Complying with CDM helps ensure:
Effective planning and communication can significantly improve project quality and reduce delays or safety issues.
Many clients are not construction specialists and may only undertake building work occasionally. You are not expected to supervise the construction work yourself, but your decisions strongly influence how safely the project is delivered. As the client, you control key elements such as:
If you fail to appoint the required duty holders, such as a Principal Designer and/or Principal Contractor, you may automatically take on their responsibilities and associated risks.
If your project involves more than one contractor, you must appoint in writing:
These appointments should be made as early as possible so the project team can properly plan and manage risks.
A Design Risk Assessment (DRA) is prepared by the Principal Designer as part of the design process. It is a fundamental element of project planning that helps safeguard everyone involved by identifying potential hazards associated with the design and addressing them at an early stage.
The purpose of a DRA is to ensure that risks are either eliminated where possible or reduced through thoughtful design decisions. This may involve considering the positioning of fixtures to ensure safe and easy accessibility, selecting appropriate products and materials, or adapting the design itself to remove potential hazards before construction or installation begins.
Construction work often involves multiple trades and potentially hazardous activities. You, or your Principal Contractor, assume the responsibilities and risks and should plan how to manage these:
Designers should aim to eliminate risks during the design stage, while contractors manage safety on site.
Projects that are rushed are more likely to be unsafe and poorly executed. Ensure that enough time is allocated for:
Adequate planning improves both safety and overall project quality.
Your designers and contractors will need relevant information about the project and site. This may include:
Providing this information early helps the project team plan safely and accurately. Creating a clear client brief at the start of the project can help establish expectations for safety, quality, and project management.
Successful construction projects depend on strong communication between all parties involved. During the design stage, discussions should cover:
Regular meetings during construction allow the team to address issues quickly and keep the project on track.
Before work begins, your contractor must ensure suitable welfare facilities are available for workers. These typically include:
Providing proper welfare facilities is a legal requirement and supports worker wellbeing.
Before construction starts, the Principal Contractor must prepare a Construction Phase Plan. This document outlines how health and safety risks will be managed throughout the construction process. Work should not begin until this plan is in place.
At the end of the project, you will receive a Health and Safety File prepared by the Principal Contractor. This file contains important information about the building and any safety considerations. It should be kept and made available for future:
Keeping this information up to date helps ensure future work can be carried out safely.
If construction work takes place at an operational workplace or public premises, you must ensure visitors and employees remain safe. This may involve:
Planning these changes helps minimise disruption and maintain safety.
Some projects must be formally notified to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) before work begins. Notification is required if the project:
This notification can be submitted by someone in your project team on your behalf.
If you are unsure about your responsibilities under CDM regulations, your Principal Designer or Principal Contractor should be able to guide you and help ensure the project meets all legal requirements.
Proper planning, clear communication, and the right team will help ensure your project is completed safely, efficiently, and successfully.
Hague Dental Supplies, as your design partner, can be appointed as Principal Designer, taking responsibility for preparing and managing the Design Risk Assessment (DRA).
With more than 30 years of experience in dental practice design and equipment planning, we are well-placed to fulfil the Principal Designer role, helping to ensure compliance while reducing the responsibilities and risks placed on you as the client.
We can also recommend trusted and reliable construction partners who are experienced in dental practice projects and can undertake the Principal Contractor role on your behalf.
For further details, please speak with your Hague Dental Sales Manager.
