CDM - Working with CDM 2007

COURSE BACKGROUND

· This 1 DAY COURSE highlights the legal duties of Clients, Design Professionals, CDM Co-ordinators and Contractors engaged in construction activities. However, in addition to the legal obligations, the course is intended to bring to attention the moral and sociological aims of the Regulations.

· CDM 2007 shows considerable shift in responsibilities and duties to those formally required under CDM 1994. This course will not only give a clear picture to those new to CDM, but will also detail the requirements and changes under the revised regulations, which will assist those who had a working knowledge of the old regulations.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

· All participants to construction projects, including client representatives, professional designers, contractors and facilities managers.

OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

· Introduction to basis of Health and Safety legislation in the UK, with specific reference to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974 and other legislation, having particular application and bearing on construction activities.

CDM REGULATIONS 2007

· Introduction to the Regulations· Notification – when it is required· Application of the Regulations to non-notifiable projects· Additional requirements for notifiable projects· Definitions – construction work, structure, demolition, etc

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· The duties and responsibilities, during concept, feasibility, design, planning, construction and the lifetime of the structure of:-· Clients· Designers· CDM Co-ordinators· Principal contractors· Contractors

DETAILED REVIEW

· A detailed review of the CDM Regulations and Guidance, including Approved Code of Practice,

Guidance Manuals etc. The requirements regarding competence and resources.

· The pre-construction information· The Construction Phase Plan· The Health & Safety File· The questions most often asked

WORKSHOP SESSION

· The programme includes a 20 question workshop session based on the subject matter covered by

the course

CASE STUDIES

· Prosecutions relating to construction, including examples under the former CDM Regulations

NOTES: Delegates are advised that it may be helpful to bring a copy of the ACoP “Managing Health and Safety in Construction” L144 with them