Consultation opens on CDM 2007 regulations 31 March 2014

The Health and Safety Executive has today (31 March 2014) opened a 10-week consultation (to 6 June) on proposals to replace the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007).

Key changes being proposed include: replacement of the CDM co-ordinator role with a principal designer within the project team; introducing a duty on information, instruction, training and supervision to replace the duty to assess competence; removal of the domestic client exemption and transfer of limited duties to the contractor/designer; and replacement of the ACoP (approved code of prctice) with tailored guidance.

"Despite recent improvements, construction can still be a dangerous industry and the CDM Regulations are at the heart of how we are working to improve safety," explains HSE's construction chief inspector Heather Bryant.

"The proposed changes are aimed at ensuring more people come home safe and well ... and making the law simpler and clearer for employers to understand, particularly small businesses," she continues.

"The regulations and supporting guidance need to help those working on building sites to get health and safety right. That's why it is important that we get a good response to the consultation, helping us build on the great support we've had from the industry during the development of these proposals."

The Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) has worked with HSE over the last two years to develop the proposals.

For the full consultation document use the link below.

Brian Tinham

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