The CDM Regulations is a piece of legislation that covers Health & Safety for construction activities. The scope of CDM is vast, covering a large industry and many sub-sectors. The regulations were first introduced in 1994 to implement the minimum health and safety requirements at temporary/mobile construction sites. The CDM Regulations 2015 aim to: Improve…
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The Health & Safety Divide
The Health & Safety Divide So many times have I seen the divide between management and employees, and definitely in health and safety, 'do as I say not as I do' comes to mind, employees and managers not taking safety seriously. How can a workforce begin to form a positive health & safety culture when…
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Managing and Measuring Risk
Managing and Measuring Risk All organisations must manage the risks and challenges it faces. Different organisations face different risks but ultimately if the risks aren't properly managed the organisation may fail of a competitor may identify how to manage those risks and turn them into their advantage. Organisational risks include:- Brand protection Cashflow Profit margins…
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When is a Principal Designer required and what is their role?
When is a Principal Designer required? October 2015 saw the CDM2015 transition period expire, along with the legal duties of the CDM Coordinator. Regulations are now captured under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Principal Designer duties now apply to all projects where there is more than one contractor. Under the…
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