Article 6 Project execution stage: duties of coordinators

The coordinator(s) for safety and health matters during the project execution stage appointed in accordance with Article 3 (1) shall:

1. (a)

   coordinate implementation of the general principles of prevention and safety:

   • when technical and/or organizational aspects are being decided, in order to plan the various items or stages of work which are to take place simultaneously or in succession,

   • when estimating the period required for completing such work or work stages;

2. (b)

   coordinate implementation of the relevant provisions in order to ensure that employers and, if necessary for the protection of workers, self-employed persons:

   • apply the principles referred to in Article 8 in a consistent manner,

   • where required, follow the safety and health plan referred to in Article 5 (b);

3. (c)

   make, or cause to be made, any adjustments required to the safety and health plan referred to in Article 5 (b) and the file referred to in Article 5 (c) to take account of the progress of the work and any changes which have occurred;

4. (d)

   organize cooperation between employers, including successive employers on the same site, coordination of their activities with a view to protecting workers and preventing accidents and occupational health hazards and reciprocal information as provided for in Article 6 (4) of Directive 89/391/EEC, ensuring that self-employed persons are brought into this process where necessary;

5. (e)

   coordinate arrangements to check that the working procedures are being implemented correctly;

6. (f)

   take the steps necessary to ensure that only X1authorized persons are allowed onto the construction site.