The Property Vault Podcast - 032 - De-risk your property business with H&S & CDM expert Tom Maltby

Unlocking Property Knowledge: De-risk your property business with H&S & CDM expert Tom Maltby In this podcast episode, hosts Dan Hulbert and Amy Rowlinson step back and allow Tom Maltby, Health & Safety Consultant, Maltby Professional Services, to share two short back to back presentations on Health & Safety and CDM Regulations 2015. This is a recording from The Property Vault September’s network event but as the information was so useful we wanted to share it with our podcast audience as a bonus episode. In his presentation, Tom talks about risks, hazards, safe system of work and why risk assessments and method statements are necessary to avoid fines and/or imprisonment. He talks about the statistics that are linked to accidents and deaths on construction sites and how to avoid them. He recommends that you plan what you are going to do, know what trades you are going to need, then check that you have all your safety procedures in place and once operational if you see anything wrong act on it immediately and get it changed. SITE HEALTH & SAFETY Make sure you secure the site Ensure adequate signage is in place Protect the workers and the public (PPE is last resort) Check all documentation and contractor competency Research your CDM responsibilities Ensure a Safe System of Work (SSOW) at all times Tom explains CDM Regulations 2015 and your responsibilities, how to manage risks, appoint the right people and ensure everyone understands their duties, roles and responsibilities. CDM IS ABOUT… Sharing information in a timely manner Thinking things through and planning Making buildings healthy during construction and use Making buildings safe during construction and use Making buildings sustainable Check out your roles and responsibilities at hse.gov.uk BOOKS TOM RECOMMENDED CDM 2015 Questions & Answers A Practical Approach by Pat Perry Construction Health and Safety Awareness 2019: GE707/19 citb For more information on Health & Safety and CDM 2015, contact Tom Maltby, Maltby Professional Services: Email:[email protected] Website:www.maltbypro.co.uk ABOUT THE HOSTS ABOUT DAN HULBERT Dan Hulbert is a property professional and strategic build partner to property investors with 17 years’ practitioner experience having started on the tools and then built his own portfolio. A builder’s knowledge combined with an investor’s mindset, Dan currently works with clients who seek professional advice within the areas of property and construction as a Build Consultant and Project Mentor. CONNECT WITH DAN HULBERT Dan Hulbert Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dan_hulbert/ Dan Hulbert Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDanHulbert/ Dan Hulbert LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielhulbert/ Dan Hulbert - www.danhulbert.com ABOUT AMY ROWLINSON Amy Rowlinson has 14 years’ residential landlord experience and has built a portfolio of HMOs in the south. As well as continuing to build her property portfolio, Amy is a Coach and Mentor working with clients empowering them to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking.  CONNECT WITH AMY ROWLINSON Book a Free 20-min Coaching Call with Amy - https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall Focus on WHY Podcast - https://bit.ly/focusonwhy  Focus on WHY Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy/ Amy Rowlinson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ Amy Rowlinson Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ Focus on Why Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ Focus on Why Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ Amy Rowlinson LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson HOSTED BY: Dan Hulbert & Amy Rowlinson Disclaimer The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the hosts and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence before investing in property.