Almost 3000 lives have been lost in the UK construction industry over the last 25 years, in addition to those seriously injured or made ill. Concern to reduce this rate in the future had driven
the introduction for tight control right across the planning and management of construction projects in the UK. The Construction (Design and Management) regulations 2007 outline the
responsibilities and liabilities for the various professionals and agents involved.
Straightforward and practical, Understanding the CDM 2007 Regulations demonstrates the rationale behind the regulations, covers the duties of the five core duty holders (client, CDM
coordinator, designer, principal contractor and contractor), explains the importance of the hazard management process on every project and also sets out the consequences of failing to
successfully plan, design and manage for safety.
