Construction (Design And Management) Regulations 2007 To Be Updated

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 are to undergo re-drafting by the HSE and reissue during the course of 2014. The Regulations were initially introduced in 1994 with the aim of minimising serious injury, fatalities and ill health by improving the overall management and coordination of health, safety and welfare throughout all stages of a construction project. It is felt that the Regulations have largely achieved their objectives but concerns remain, particularly with the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).

The review started during the course of 2009 with details expected to be presented to the HSE board this December. As part of the evaluation process external research was conducted by Frontline Consultants. On the positive side it was felt that the 2007 Regulations improved clarification of dutyholders' roles and responsibilities, the definitions of competence were strong and the ACoP was well laid out. Areas arguably requiring attention