CDM Duty Holders - Client, Designer, Planning
Supervisor, Principle Contractor 2 Day Course

This 2 day course combines tutorials with interactive exercises that have been developed to provide all parties
involved in the construction process with an understanding of the Construction, Design and Management (CDM)
Regulations, together with a full appreciation of the problems and practicalities of its application.
The roles and responsibilities of the Client, Designer, Planning Supervisor, Principal Contractor and Sub-
Contractors under CDM are given extensive coverage, together with the suggested contents of Health and
Safety Plans and Files.

Benefits to you and your organisation
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Have an improved awareness of their company’s criminal and civil liabilities
Be aware of the company’s liabilities regarding contractors
Identify other legislation relating to the construction process
Possess an improved knowledge of the legal requirements within the CDM Regulations
Have a better understanding of the problems faced by the various parties involved in the CDM process
Have an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of Designers, Contractors, Sub-Contractors concerning
risk assessments and safe systems of work
Be aware of the requirements regarding Health and Safety plans and files
Have a good understanding of methods for identifying ‘Competent Contractors’

Course content
Introduction to Health and Safety, Law and Practices
Accident Causation, Prevention and Reporting
Practical Risk Assessments
• Hazard Identification, Risk Level Quantification, Implementing Control Measures, Monitoring and
Reviewing Requirements
Developing and Assessing Safe Systems of Work and Method Statements
Background to the CDM Regulations, Where CDM Applies and Does Not Apply, Roles and Responsibilities
Under CDM
• The Client, The Designer, The Planning Supervisor
• Principal Contractor, Contractors
The Contents and Development of the Health and Safety Plans and File
Company Specific Issues
Questions and Discussion

Who should attend
Any person who has a responsibility under the CDM Regulations such as clients, designers, planning supervisors,
principle contractors including site engineers, managers etc.
Max Delegate Number 12 persons