The main designer duties under the Regulations are:
to make sure you are competent for the job
to check that clients are aware of their duties under the Regulations before you start work on the project
when preparing the design, to avoid risks to those:
carrying out construction work
liable to be affected by the construction work
cleaning any window or transparent or translucent wall, ceiling or roof in or on the structure
maintaining permanent fixtures and fittings of the structure
using the structure as a workplace
when preparing the design, to eliminate hazards that may give rise to risks, and reduce risks from any remaining hazards
to perform these duties so far as is reasonably practicable, taking account of other relevant design considerations
to take account of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
to provide relevant information with the design about aspects of the design of the structure or its construction or maintenance, as will adequately assist clients, other designers and contractors to comply with their duties under the Regulations