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: