Course aims

This one-day course combines tutorials with interactive exercises to provide all parties involved in the construction process with an understanding of the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations. It incorporates the changes introduced by the 2007 Regulations.

This course is designed to provide delegates with a good understanding of general Health & Safety requirements under the law and how these apply to themselves and the other parties involved in the construction industry.

The roles and responsibilities of the Client, Designer, CDM Coordinator, Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractors under CDM are given extensive coverage. Also explained is suggested content for Health & Safety Plans and Files. Upon completion of the course delegates will:

• Have an improved awareness of their company’s criminal and civil liabilities
• Be aware of the company’s liabilities regarding contractors
• Have a better understanding of the problems faced by the various parties involved the CDM process
• Have a good understanding of methods for identifying ‘Competent Contractors’

Course Agenda

• Introduction to Health & Safety
• General Health & Safety law and practices
• Accident causation, prevention and reporting
• Practical risk assessments
• Hazard identification
• Risk level quantification
• Implementing control measures
• Monitoring and reviewing requirements
• Developing and assessing safe systems of work and method statements
• Background to the CDM Regulations
• Where CDM applies and does not apply