CDM Regulations

Summary

This course is appropriate for anyone involved in the procurement, planning, design or implementation of construction work (including building maintenance). It is equally appropriate to those with no prior knowledge of the Regulations or those looking for a refresher on current best practice.

How will I benefit?

After the course you will be able to:

• Understand the whole ethos of the CDM regulations and how this fits in with other H&S legislation
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the principal duty holders and how these roles may vary on different types of project and procurement routes
• Be able to describe how the general health and safety responsibilities under HASAWA fit with CDM

Who should attend?

This course is designed for engineers and non-engineers at all levels.

Course Outline / Key Topics

• An overview of construction health and safety law, liability and enforcement
• A detailed review of the CDM Regulations and how they tie in with other health and safety legislation
• An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders (and how they may vary on different types of project and procurement routes)
• The information requirements for the formal documentation associated with CDM
• Advice and guidance on how to integrate the requirements of CDM into a Company’s business and project processes
• Clear advice on current best practice for complying with the principles of the CDM Regulations