Safety on site

By Andrew Stokes and Chris Baranowski, Beachcroft

The new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 came into force on 6 April 2007, bringing the CDM Regulations 1994 and the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 into a single regulatory package. The new regulations increase the focus on effective communication, management and competence within each project team. They are supported by an approved code of practice which provides practical guidance on complying with the duties. The aim of CDM 2007 is to improve risk management of a construction project, reduce the burden of too much form filling and to clarify the responsibilities of clients and duty holders.