Introduction to CDM 2007 (Construction Design & Management) Regulations
The new Construction (Design & Management) regulations became law on 6th April 2007. CDM 2007 places legal duties on virtually everyone involved in construction work. According to the HSE, the 3 benefits of the new legislation are to:
- Improve health and safety in your industry
- Have the right people for the right job at the right time to manage the risks on site
- Focus on effective planning and managing risk - manage the risk not the paperwork
Those with legal duties under CDM 2007 are commonly known as ‘Duty Holders’. This includes Clients, CDM Co-coordinators, Designers, Principal Contractors, Contractors and Workers.
Risk of Non-Compliance
The HSE will investigate possible serious breaches of health and safety legislation on your construction project, which could result in construction work being stopped and you having to take on additional work to rectify matters. In the most serious circumstances you may be prosecuted.
The aim of CDM 2007 is to try and reduce the risks of fatalities and injury in the construction industry.
There are many ways to find out more advice about what the regulations entail and AF Consulting would be happy to help you. We see it as our role to help you comply with the legislation to manage the risk and overcome problems.
