Templates / Construction Phase Plan
Construction Phase Plan
The project safety plan legally required before any construction work starts, in the official HSE CIS80 format. The EU version is the 92/57/EEC Safety and Health Plan including the Prior Notice form, and the US version follows the Accident Prevention Plan outline.
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Every template is a starting point, not a finished document. Replace the headings and fields with your own project detail before you issue it.
Construction phase plan.
Why you need it on the job
No construction work may begin until this plan exists, and it is usually the first document an inspector asks the principal contractor to produce. Drafting it in the recognised format means the client and principal designer can sign it off without sending it back for a rewrite.
How it links to the standards
Where this template names protective equipment or a control measure, the equipment itself is governed by a published standard that defines what it must withstand and how it is tested. The full EN standards library covers each one in plain language so you can confirm you are specifying the right level of protection.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Tips and Tricks — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
Frequently asked questions
When does the plan have to be ready?
Before the construction phase begins. It is not a document you write up afterwards to satisfy paperwork.
Does a small job still need one?
Yes. Every construction project needs a construction phase plan however short the job is. Scale the detail to the risk rather than skipping the plan.