Tag Archives: cdm

What is a Principal Designer?

There is a lot of confusion surrounding exactly what a Principal Designer is. It is something that we hear quite often at Safety Advisors since the change was made from CDM Coordinator to Principal Designer. So, What is a Principal Designer? Do they design? What does a principal designer do? Hopefully this blog will set the…
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Construction Site Safety During Summer Holidays

Construction Site Safety During Summer Holidays We get it, you want your children to come away from their screens, whether they be TV’s, tablets and phones. You want your kids to get some fresh air, play and enjoy the outdoors. Construction sites can be seen as a form of entertainment for kids. Put your young…
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CDM 2015 – Do you know your duties?

CDM – Do you know your duties? It’s near on impossible to make health and safety sound appealing, attractive or sexy. But, health and safety and CDM regulations are here to stay. Here at Safety Advisors, we don’t mind shouting about things we are passionate about. Following the great feedback we received from our recent…
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When does CDM apply?

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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