CDM Regulations
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) became law on 6 April 2007. They are aimed at improving the overall management and co-ordination of Health, Safety and Welfare throughout all stages of a construction project from inception, through construction and use, to demolition.The Regulations impose a legal duty on the Client to appoint a CDM Coordinator to oversee and co-ordinate the Health and Safety issues of a project. The CDM Coordinator requires specialist skills and knowledge and those taking on the responsibility must demonstrate their competence to the Client.
- Construction work that does not last for more than 30 days or 500 person days;
- construction work for a domestic client;
- construction work carried out inside offices and shops or similar premises without interrupting the normal activities in the premises and without separating the construction activities from the other activities;
the maintenance of boilers, pipes and other parts of heating or water systems.
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For further information about the Regulations, see the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) website
The Regulations apply to most construction projects. However, there are a number of situations where they do NOT apply. These include: