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Hammering out the safety rules

By: Series: Facilities Management ; 9(11) August 2002, 18-19(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Looks at new guidance from the HSE on the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994, which govern construction projects. These rules make it clear that the client is expected to take the lead on health and safety. Emphasises that facilities managers need to fully understand their duties under this revised "Managing health and safety in construction- CDM regulations 1994: Approved Code of Practice", which can be ordered on www.hsebooks.co.uk or t +44 (0)1787 881165

Looks at new guidance from the HSE on the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994, which govern construction projects. These rules make it clear that the client is expected to take the lead on health and safety. Emphasises that facilities managers need to fully understand their duties under this revised "Managing health and safety in construction- CDM regulations 1994: Approved Code of Practice", which can be ordered on www.hsebooks.co.uk or t +44 (0)1787 881165