Categories: CDM ,  Construction & Allied Trades

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007

Who Should Attend?
This briefing is aimed at any person(s) who is involved in construction work or any person(s) requiring an update of the CDM Regulations 2007

Aim
To provide all parties involved in construction with an understanding of the new CDM Regulations 2007 and the practicalities of its application. The briefing is designed to give delegates an overview of the legal framework and its relationship to construction activities. The course also serves as an introduction to additional construction specific training

Content
The HSE's holistic approach to CDM - An understanding of the general principles and philosophy of CDM
Interpretation and application of the regulations and ACoP
The background and requirements for the new regulations including changes and emphasis
Duties, roles and responsibilities covered by CDM Regulations 2007
Achieving compliance
Principles of prevention
ACoP competence and training
Selection and control of contractors competence
Pre-construction information
Communication & co-operation on site


Knowledge
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the duty holders legal responsibilities
Show an understanding and awareness of the principal changes and reasons, the new approach to be adopted and the regulations, with respect to content and its implementation
Evaluate the competency of the persons that have been appointed and the company's liabilities relating to them
Understand the necessity for resource and the availability of information, to aid compliance with statutory duties