Understanding the CDM Regulations


Book Description

Understanding the CDM Regulations provides the construction professional with practical guidelines for the implementation of the Construction (Design and Management Regulations) 1994, with reference to the April 2007 changes to the regulations. These regulations have imposed significant duties upon construction clients, designers and contractors. This book introduces a coordinated framework for the management of health and safety during construction projects large and small.




Principal Designer's Handbook


Book Description

The new CDM regulations came into force on 6th April 2015 changing the face of pre-construction health and safety management on construction projects, large and small. This handbook provides a comprehensive road map to undertaking the new Principal Designer role brings pre-construction health and safety risk management into the hands of architects and other designers. Offering authoritative and straightforward guidance to carrying out these tasks, it also uses case studies and checklists to demonstrate how this can be done quickly and efficiently.




CDM 2015


Book Description

This is the designer’s essential guide to implementing the new CDM 2015 regulations. It provides both a straightforward overview of the key changes and new duty holders, including the Principal Designer, as well as full colour diagrams and annotated plans which demonstrate how to apply the principles in the real world. As the regulations come into force it aims to reassure those fearing a change in their obligations by outlining easy to use practical tools which will integrate the philosophy of the new regulations – of proportionate response, creative solutions and collaborative working – into day-to-day practice. It’s designed as a concise and handy quick reference guide, easy to carry around on site or use at your desk, translating what can be dry and often impenetrable legislation into a set of simple, intuitive, design friendly and safe messages.




CDM Questions and Answers


Book Description

Part 1 Introduction to construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 and general health and safety - The Construction (Design and Management Regulations 1994 explained) - General health and safety Part 2 Feasibility and design stage - The Client - The Planning Supervisor - The Designer - The Principal Contractor Part 3 Proceeding to site - The Client - The planning Supervisor - The Designer - The Principal Contractor - The Pre-tender Health and Safety Plan - The Construction phase health and safety plan Part 4 On site - The Client - The Designer - The Planning Supervisor - The Principal Contractor - Contractors - Practical on-site initiatives Part 5 Post Construction - Design Risk Assessment - The Health and Safety File Appendices




CDM Regulations 2015 Procedures Manual


Book Description

CDM REGULATIONS CDM REGULATIONS 2015 PROCEDURES MANUAL The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) initially came into force on 31 March 1995 to promote an integrated, holistic approach to the consideration of health and safety issues associated with all aspects of construction projects. The Regulations were updated in 2007, with the current version coming into force on 6 April 2015. The Regulations require all those involved in construction to adopt a team-based approach to health and safety, to be delivered through dutyholder responsibilities via project team risk management, accountability and effective, timely communication. The CDM Regulations 2015 Procedures Manual articulates and explains the statutory duties, and provides a documentation system to ensure associated compliance. It has been thoroughly revised to take account of the amendments to the CDM Regulations brought about by the 2015 update, which requires both subtle and significant changes in the management of health and safety within the construction industry.




CDM Regulations 2015 Procedures Manual


Book Description

The CDM Regulations require all those involved in construction to adopt an integrated approach to health and safety management. This Procedures Manual provides a documentation system for compliance with the statutory requirements. It is being thoroughly revised to take account of major changes to the CDM Regulations 2015.




Construction Health and Safety Management


Book Description

Provides knowledge, understanding and guidance to the detailed and complex requirements of health and safety legislation as applied to the construction industry. This book provides the knowledge, understanding and guidance to the CDM regulations that students in particular will need when they start working in the industry. It links in with the CIOB Education Framework at levels 2 and 3.




Adding Value Through Project Management of CDM


Book Description

This book has been published as a direct response to the poor results indicated six years after the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 came into force. The CDM concept spread responsibility across the whole chain of construction, demanding adequate resourcing and competent appointments. The output however has been poor. Accident rates have not fallen significantly and the cost of implementation of the regulations has been high. Throughout the book the authors demonstrate that the CDM regulations can be a tool for delivering real value in health and safety, improved operational output, and savings and measurable benefits for clients.




CDM Regulations 2015 Explained


Book Description

CDM Regulations 2015 Explained provides a straightforward, independent and authoritative assessment and analysis of the new 2015 CDM Regulations. The individual roles of each party involved in a construction project are detailed in light of the latest updates to the Regulations.




Making Sense of CDM 2015


Book Description

Involved in construction or engineering? This book is for you! Developed to help individuals and organisations to deliver their projects safely and successfully in line with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, this book seeks to remove much of the jargon from the regulations, expand on industry guidance, and offer practical tips and pointers as to how best to achieve safe completion of construction work. It is suited not only to construction and engineering professionals, but is ideal for those that may from time to time be involved with construction, engineering and related activities, for example, those in a manufacturing, operational, maintenance, facilities or utilities environment; including clients, project managers, health and safety managers, and consultants. It is also a useful aid for those expanding their skills and knowledge within construction and engineering.