The Health and Safety Executive has published draft guidance to help businesses prepare ahead of the introduction of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
The new regulations, which are set to come into force on 6th April 2015 subject to parliamentary approval, will replace the existing Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.
Philip White, the HSE’s chief inspector of construction, said the interim draft guidance would help anyone who has duties under the regulations to prepare in advance.
“The guidance may be subject to change while the regulations are awaiting parliamentary approval but we want duty holders to have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the main requirements before they come into force,” he explained.
“In addition we have worked with the industry to produce guidance to assist small businesses. Both sets of guidance complement each other and will help anyone affected by CDM 2015 to prepare for the changes in the law.”
