This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015 and how these should be implemented in practice.
The Regulations are put in context with other key health and safety legislation. The programme sets out clearly the roles and responsibilities of the principal duty holders and explores with the participants how these roles may vary on different types of project and procurement routes. The programme examines the content and appropriate level of information that should be included in the Pre-Construction Information and the Construction Phase Plan.
The trainer will discuss best practice in implementing CDM through the new 2015 Regulations and Guidance.
This course is essential for anyone who is involved in the procurement, planning, design or implementation of construction work. The course will provide you with:
An overview of construction health and safety law, liability and enforcement
A detailed understanding of the 2015 CDM Regulations and the part they play with other key legislation
An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders and the requirements for the CDM documentation
Clear advice on current best practice for complying with the principles of the CDM Regulations and the changes introduced by the 2015 Regulations
An understanding of how risk assessment should be applied practically throughout the design and how this responsibility is then transferred to contractors
1 Introduction
Why manage health and safety?
The costs of accidents
Construction industry statistics
Why CDM?
Health and safety culture in the construction industry
2 Overview of health and safety law and liabilities
Criminal and civil law
Liability
Enforcement and prosecution
Compliance - how far do we go?
Statutory duties
3 Health and safety law in construction
Framework of relevant legislation
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Who is responsible for the risks created by construction work?
Shared workplaces/shared responsibilities
Control of contractors - importance of contract law
4 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Scope - What is construction?
Application - When do they apply?
The CDM Management System
Duty holders (Client, Domestic Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Contractor)
Documents (HSE Notification, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, H&S File)
Management process
The 2015 Guidance
5 Best practice - key issues in the CDM process
The client and client management arrangements
Competence and resource under CDM 2015
The role of the Principal Designer in practice
Design risk assessment and the role of the Designer
The CDM Documents (PCI, PCI Pack, Plan and File)
Construction health, safety and welfare
Making CDM work in practice
6 Questions, discussion and review