Understanding the CDM Regulations

Understanding the CDM Regulations outlines the health and safety record of the construction industry and demonstrates the reasons for the introduction of this statutory regulation. It covers the duties of five CDM duty holders (client, planning supervisor, designer, principal contractor and contractor), the importance of the hazard management process on every project and also explains the consequences of failing to produce appropriate and effective safety outputs on a project.Any CDM duty holder, project manager, construction professional, or student, is provided here with a thorough grounding in the legal requirements of the regulations as well as numerous examples of construction health and safety best practices and how to use the Approved Code of Practice appropriately. This book shows how to unleash the potential of the regulations and add real value to the industry.