CDM Regulations - What the Law Says  Ref: More InfoConstr
	CONSTRUCTION (CDM) The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations are designed to improve the health and safety performance in construction and demolition projects by placing particular responsibilities on 'duty holders', i.e. Clients, Designers, Planning Supervisors, Principal Contractors and Contractors. All duty holders should be familiar with their responsibilities, as follows:- The Client's duties include the appointment of certain personnel, such as a Planning Supervisor and Principal Contractor, and assessing their competence. They are required to notify the Health and safety Executive (HSE) if appointing an agent and must ensure that construction work does not commence until the health and safety plan has been prepared. The Planning Supervisor's duties include the preparation of a Pre-Tender Health and Safety Plan, notifying the HSE of the project and ensuring co-operation between designers. The Principal Contractor's duties include developing and maintaining the Health and Safety Plan, ensuring that each contractor is provided with information concerning risks to their health and safety and that only authorised personnel are permitted on construction premises. The Designer's duties include identifying health and safety hazards and risks connected with the work and making sure the client is aware of his duties under the Regulations.