A construction project is notifiable to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) if the construction work is expected to last longer than 30 working days and have more than 20 workers working at the same time at any point on the project. The project is also notifiable if the duration of the project is expected to exceed 500 person days of work.

If it is notifiable, the client must submit an F10 form to the HSE prior to the construction phase.

A domestic client is any person who has construction work carried out in their home or family members home, and is not part of a business.

Yes – you can carry out the role of one or more duty holder on a CDM project. To do this you must have to have the skills, training, knowledge or experience to carry out all of the different roles. Most importantly the duty holders must have adequate resources in the form of time to execute their responsibilities.

It is the responsibility of the client to notify the HSE of a construction project. The client can request someone else to notify on their behalf but they still remain responsible for the initial notification and any updates.

No not necessarily and it depends on what is deemed to be maintenance. However, if the maintenance work undertaken falls under the definition of ‘construction work’ under CDM then it does apply.

‘Construction work’ means the carrying out of any building, civil engineering, or engineering construction work and includes:

“The construction, alteration, conversion, fitting-out, commissioning, renovation, repair, upkeep, redecoration, or other maintenance (including cleaning which involves the use of water or an abrasive at high pressure, or the use of corrosive or toxic substances), decommissioning, demolition or dismantling of a structure”.

Responsibility for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) is shared among key duty holders, including clients, principal designers, principal contractors, designers, contractors, and workers.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforces the regulations and ensures compliance across all parties involved in a construction project.

Yes, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) apply to all construction projects in the UK, regardless of size, duration, or type of work.

However, the level of responsibility and compliance requirements varies depending on the project’s complexity and whether it involves multiple contractors.

For straightforward projects with a single contractor, the duties are simpler, while larger projects with multiple contractors require the appointment of a Principal Designer and a Principal Contractor.

Yes, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) apply to work on domestic properties, but the responsibilities of the client (the homeowner) are usually transferred to the contractor or, if multiple contractors are involved, the Principal Contractor. This ensures that health and safety requirements are met without placing an undue burden on the homeowner.

Designers and contractors must still comply with their own duties under the regulations, such as identifying and managing risks and ensuring safe working practices.

The current Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) apply to all construction projects in Great Britain, including domestic projects. They detail responsibilities for duty holders such as clients, designers, and contractors to ensure health and safety, requiring key documents like the Construction Phase Plan and, for larger projects, a Health and Safety File.

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) cover the health, safety, and welfare of all construction projects in Great Britain. They define the responsibilities of duty holders, including clients, designers, and contractors, to ensure risks are identified, managed, and minimised throughout the project lifecycle.

CDM Regulations also require the preparation of key documents, such as the Construction Phase Plan and Health and Safety File, and apply to all types of projects, including domestic work.

Part 4 of the CDM Regulations 2015 focuses on health and safety requirements during the construction phase. It sets out specific standards for managing construction sites, including provisions for safe access and egress, the prevention of falls, the control of hazardous substances, and maintaining safe working conditions.

These requirements apply to all construction sites to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of workers and others affected by the work.

Under the CDM Regulations 2015, a project is notifiable to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) if it lasts more than 30 working days and has 20 or more workers on-site simultaneously, or if it exceeds 500 person-days of work.

Notification must be made using an F10 form, and it is the client’s responsibility to ensure this is done.

Notifiable projects require additional oversight and coordination to meet the regulations’ health and safety requirements.

The main aim of the CDM Regulations 2015 is to ensure health, safety, and welfare in construction projects by embedding risk management into the planning, design, and execution stages.

The regulations seek to prevent accidents, injuries, and ill health by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders, such as clients, designers, and contractors.

By promoting effective collaboration and communication, the CDM Regulations help create safer construction environments for workers and the public.

Failing to appoint a Principal Designer when required under the CDM Regulations 2015 is a breach of the law and may result in enforcement action by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This can include fines, project delays, or even prosecution.

Without a Principal Designer, there is a higher risk of poor planning, unmanaged hazards, and non-compliance, which can jeopardise the safety of workers and others involved in the project.

The responsibility for appointing a Principal Designer lies with the client.

Regulation 7 of the CDM Regulations 2015 ensures that anyone appointed as a duty holder, such as a designer, contractor, or Principal Designer/Principal Contractor, has the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to carry out their role safely and effectively.

For organisations, it also requires the appropriate organisational capability to manage health and safety risks.

This regulation is designed to prevent the appointment of incompetent parties, thereby reducing risks and ensuring project safety and compliance.

The general duties under the CDM Regulations 2015 require all duty holders (clients, designers, contractors, Principal Designers, and Principal Contractors) to ensure health and safety throughout a construction project. This includes identifying and managing risks, ensuring proper planning and communication, and providing adequate resources for safety.

Duty holders must also ensure that those they appoint are competent and that workers are trained and informed about health and safety risks and procedures.

Yes, the CDM Regulations 2015 are mandatory for all construction projects in Great Britain, including domestic projects.

Compliance is a legal requirement, and failure to adhere to the regulations can result in enforcement action by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), including fines, project delays, or prosecution.

The regulations are designed to ensure health, safety, and welfare are prioritised at every stage of a construction project.