# The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996, Regulation 13: Cofferdams and caissons


(1) Every cofferdam or caisson and every part thereof shall be of suitable design and construction, of suitable and sound material and of sufficient strength and capacity for the purpose for which it is used, and shall be properly maintained.
(2) The construction, installation, alteration or dismantling of a cofferdam or caisson shall take place only under the supervision of a competent person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1592/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/construction-health-safety-and-welfare-regulations-1996/regulation-13
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