1. Construction Health and Safety: The future of CDM – pitfalls and opportunities? Russell Adfield and Giles Meredith Construction Sector

2. The purpose of todays event To give the background to and reasons for the review of CDM 2007 To outline the proposals for CDM 2014 on which we propose to consult. To explain and prepare for the consultation process

3. The format for today background to and reasons for the review of CDM 2007 and the proposals for CDM 2014 on which we propose to consult Open discussion on topics of change The consultation process

4. The background to and reasons for the Review The CDM 1994 era 2001 Summit The transition to CDM 2007 Evaluation of CDM 2007 Publication of the evaluation Report UK Govt policy on regulation Europe Small sites Implications for developing CDM

5. The proposals on which we propose to consult Structural simplification of the Regulations Removal of the ACOP Embedding the co-ordination function within the project team rather than within the role of an individual Removal of explicit competence requirements Removal of the exemption for domestic clients Amendment of the threshold for appointment of co-ordinators Exemption of pre construction archeological investigations from definition of construction work

6. CDM Review – What does it mean? OPEN DISCUSSION Any change to the regulatory package cannot provide a lower standard of protection than currently provided.

7. CDM 2014 – what does it mean? OPEN DISCUSSION Key areas of change on which we propose to consult: Structural simplification of the Regulations The role of the client strengthened Removal of exemption for domestic clients Amendment of the threshold for appointment of co- ordinators Removal of the requirement for competence Embedding the co-ordination function within the project team rather than within the role of an individual. Duties apply to all construction sites. Removal of the ACOP

8. CDM 2007 Review - Consultation Timeline The process How the results will be used

9. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS? AND THANK YOU