Subject to parliamentary approval CDM 2015 will come into force on 6th April 2015. These will replace the existing CDM 2007 regulations.
HSE chief inspector of construction Philip White said: “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.
“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. ”
Margaret Sackey, chair of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ health and safety panel, said: “This package represents the third attempt to ensure that health and safety risk management is well embedded in a project throughout the design and construction process, and it is essential that it is fit for purpose in all regards.
“We will now review the draft package closely and respond accordingly with the aim of ensuring the final regulations and guidance are as effective and workable as possible, reflecting the concerns of the industry.”
The guidance is designed to help anyone who has duties under the regulations to prepare in advance and can be found on HSE’s website at www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l153.htm
Links to the draft industry guidance can be found at: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l153.htm
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