CDM Awareness

The new, simplified CDM Awareness Regulations bring together the existing CDM 1994 and the Construction (Health Safety and Welfare) (CHSW) Regulations 1996 into a single regulatory package. The new CDM Regulations offer an opportunity for a step-change in health and safety performance and will be used to re-emphasise the health, safety and broader business benefits of a well-managed and coordinated approach to the management of health and safety in construction. From 2015 the CDM Awareness training course will also include the changes to the regulations (CDM 2015).

Objectives:

This CDM Awareness course aims to give delegates a comprehensive overview of the new regulations. It can be utilised as either a refresher course or an overview for delegates without previous CDM experience.

Introduction:

• Course Content and Objectives

• Information Sources

• Reasons for CDM Awareness Regulations

• Costs and Benefits

• Construction Industry Safety Performance

• CDM Prosecutions

• Links with other Legislation

CDM 2015 Regulations, Approved Code of Practice and Guidance:

• Projects subject to CDM

• Duties of Client, Client’s Agent, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and Contractor

• Appointments and Assessments

• Notification to HSE

• Risk Assessments

• Health and Safety Plans

• Health and Safety File

• Client and Contractor Responsibilities

• Relevance of Contracts

Construction Risk Assessments and Method Statements:

• Principles and Assessment

• Relevance to Client