Compliance, Safety & Professional Standards

At Casado Design, compliance is built into the way we plan, capture, process and deliver project information. From drone surveying and SLAM scanning through to CAD drawings, digital twins and site reports, our work is supported by clear safety procedures, responsible data handling, quality checks and project-specific risk controls.

Drone and UAS Compliance

Our drone operations are planned around safe, responsible and legally compliant data capture. Before attending site, we review the project requirements, location, access constraints, airspace considerations and any permissions required. Flights are carried out by competent operators using suitable equipment, with checks completed before, during and after each survey. More in depth information is available on request.

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Health, safety and RAMS

For site-based work, Casado Design prepares and follows appropriate risk controls for the activity, environment and project scope. Where required, this includes risk assessments, method statements, site briefings, PPE requirements and coordination with the client or principal contractor.

The following documentation, procedures and policies are available upon request:

  • Risk assessments.

  • Method statements.

  • Site inductions.

  • PPE.

  • Lone working controls.

  • Working near roads, telecoms compounds, rooftops or live sites.

  • Manual handling.

  • Emergency procedures.

  • Incident reporting.

  • Dynamic risk assessment on site.

  • Client-specific safety requirements.

CDM and construction project awareness

Where our work supports construction, refurbishment or infrastructure projects, we coordinate with the relevant project team to ensure our information is clear, suitable for its intended use and aligned with the wider project process. Staff are provided annual CDM training.

Data protection and privacy

We handle project information responsibly, including survey photographs, CAD files, site records, contact details and client documents. Project data is used only for agreed project purposes and is managed in line with our privacy and data handling procedures.

The following information is available upon request:

  • How survey photos and drone images are handled.

  • How client data is stored.

  • Who has access to project files.

  • How long data is retained.

  • How file transfers are managed.

  • How personal or sensitive information is protected.

  • How client confidentiality is maintained.

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Information security and file control

Technical files are managed through controlled project workflows, with clear naming, version control and issue records. This helps ensure clients receive the right information at the right stage and reduces the risk of outdated drawings or uncontrolled revisions being used.

The following information is available upon request:

  • Secure file storage.

  • Controlled sharing of CAD files, point clouds and reports.

  • Revision control.

  • File naming conventions.

  • Access permissions.

  • Backup process.

  • Client confidentiality.

  • Handling of sensitive sites, telecoms sites or infrastructure assets.

Quality assurance

Every project deliverable is reviewed before issue. Our quality checks are designed to confirm that drawings, survey outputs, models and reports are clear, coordinated and suitable for the agreed purpose.

The following information is available upon request:

  • Drawing checks

  • Survey data review

  • CAD Standards

  • Peer review where needed

  • Client comments and markups

  • Issue sheets

  • Deliverable checks against the agreed scope

Equipment, maintenance and calibration

We select technology based on the site conditions, access requirements and required outputs. Equipment is checked before use and maintained so that data capture can be completed safely, consistently and appropriately for each project.

The following information is available upon request:

  • Equipment checks.

  • Maintenance records.

  • Battery checks.

  • Firmware/software updates.

  • Sensor checks.

  • Calibration process where applicable.

  • Suitability of equipment for each project.

Equipment, maintenance and calibration

Casado Design maintains appropriate business insurance for its professional and site-based activities. Insurance documentation can be provided to clients where required as part of onboarding, procurement or project approval.

The following information is available upon request:

  • Public liability insurance.

  • Professional indemnity insurance.

  • Drone insurance.

  • Employer’s liability insurance.

  • Any project-specific insurance requirements.

  • Statement that certificates can be supplied on request.

Training and competency

Our work is delivered by people with relevant technical, survey, CAD and site experience. We assign responsibilities based on project requirements, ensuring that data capture, drafting, modelling and review tasks are carried out by competent members of the team.

The following information is available upon request:

  • Role-specific training.

  • Drone pilot competency.

  • Surveyor experience.

  • CAD capability.

  • Site safety awareness.

  • Internal review and mentoring.

  • CPD / continuing development.

Environmental and community responsibility

We aim to complete site work efficiently and with minimal disruption to clients, site users and the surrounding environment. Where drone or scanning work takes place in sensitive locations, we consider privacy, access, timing and site-specific restrictions before work begins.

Documents clients can request

For projects requiring pre-qualification, onboarding or contractor approval, we can provide relevant compliance documentation on request. This may include insurance certificates, RAMS, drone operation details, project-specific safety information and data handling documentation.

The following information is available upon request:

  • Insurance certificates.

  • RAMS.

  • Drone operator evidence.

  • Pilot competency evidence.

  • Project-specific method statements.

  • Data protection information.

  • Company policies.

  • Equipment information.

  • Health and safety documentation.