Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007)

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: England, Scotland, Wales

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/320) (CDM 2007) are a key piece of health and safety legislation affecting construction and engineering projects and property development.

It is important to understand the CDM 2007. They have very wide application and criminal sanctions apply to a breach of the CDM 2007, through the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. There may also be liability under the civil law.

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Resource ID: 0-207-2306
Products: PLC UK Construction, PLC UK Property, PLC UK Public Sector
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