CDM Regulations 2007—the role of contractors [Archived]

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CDM Regulations 2007—the role of contractors [Archived]

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Note: The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, SI 2015/51 came into force on 6 April 2015, replacing the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, SI 2007/320. See Practice Notes: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and cdm regulations 2015—what's changed? [Archived].

Introduction

Contractors are those companies and individuals who actually carry out construction work. This hands-on’ role means that contractors are often those most at risk of suffering injury or otherwise damaging their health.

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, SI 2007/320 (the Regulations) allow contractors to have a role in planning and managing the construction work. The Regulations apply alongside the general duty which is placed on employees to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others which is set out at section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (hswa 1974).

Please note that any reference to the term ‘client’ in this note is synonymous with ‘employer’ as used in other practice

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What does CDM Regulations mean?

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, SI 2015/51 apply to all works in excess of 30 days or 500 hours and are designed to improve safety in the construction industry.

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