Introduction -- Framework of health and safety law -- An overview of the Regulations -- General principles -- Considerations for the welfare of workers -- Consideration for hazardous operations -- Competence -- The designer -- The CDM co-ordinator -- The contractor -- The construction phase plan -- The health and safety file -- Contract documentation -- Criminal and civil liability and enforcement -- Transitional provisions

Provides guidance to parties involved in construction projects. Focuses on obligations relating to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 and relates these to various areas of law. Incorporates the provisions for health, safety and welfare on construction sites. Addresses the topics of general principles and competence; consequences of breaches of the regulations; and the transition arrangements that apply up to April 2008.