CDM Awareness – 2015 Regulations

Overview/ Who Should Attend:

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM) lay down specific duties for clients, designers, CDM coordinators, principal
contractors, contractors/self-employed persons. This Construction Design and Management course will give delegates valuable insight into the legal aspects and practical requirements for their respective role.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for anyone appointed as a key duty holder under CDM Regulations ie clients, designers, principal contractors, contractors / self-employed persons and CDM Coordinators. The course also covers the requirements for a health and safety plan, health and safety file and project notification to the HSE. It will also be of benefit to anyone requiring an overview of the Regulations.

Course Structure/ Contents:

- The need for CDM and when it applies
- Relationship with other health and safety laws
- General management duties applying to all projects
- Client’s duties
- Designer’s duties
- Principle Contractor’s duties
- CDM Coordinator’s duties
- Contractor’s duties
- Additional duties for notifiable projects
- Pre-construction information
- Construction phase health and safety plans
- Health and safety files
- Associated guidance

Course Benefits:

- Understand the requirements of CDM
- State duties and the key duty holders
- State the requirements for notifying certain projects
- Compile pre-construction information
- Develop health and safety plans
- State the requirements for health and safety file

Duration:

1 Day