UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) are the UK's primary regulations for managing health, safety, and welfare in construction projects. They implement the EU Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites Directive (92/57/EEC). CDM 2015 applies to all construction projects regardless of size. Key duty holders: clients, principal designers, principal contractors, designers, and contractors. Requirements include pre-construction information, construction phase plans, health and safety files, worker consultation, and welfare facilities. Enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Framework Domains (4)
CPP
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKCDM-3 | Construction Phase Plan and Site Safety |
Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKCDM-4 | Worker Engagement, Training, Monitoring |
Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKCDM-2 | Risk Assessment, Pre-Construction Information, F10 |
Roles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKCDM-1 | Client, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor Duties |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)?
UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) is a compliance framework from United Kingdom (HSE) with 4 domains and 4 controls. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) are the UK's primary regulations for managing health, safety, and welfare in construction projects. They implement the EU Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites Directive (92/57/EEC). CDM 2015 applies to all construction projects regardless of size. Key duty holders: clients, principal designers, principal contractors, designers, and contractors. Requirements include pre-construction information, construction phase plans, health and safety files, worker consultation, and welfare facilities. Enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) have?
UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) has 4 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are CPP (1 controls), Engagement (1 controls), Notification (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) map to?
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