For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.

Contractors also bound by 178 other Acts (top 5 shown)

The National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 2015 137 duties
The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 2015 134 duties
The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2023 2023 93 duties
The Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 2004 87 duties
The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 2018 87 duties

Clients also bound by 65 other Acts (top 5 shown)

The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2025 2025 19 duties
Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 2023 17 duties
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 2012 14 duties
Building Regulations 2010 2010 12 duties
Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 2004 11 duties

Designers also bound by 11 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 2012 2 duties
Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 2004 1 duty
Council Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1992 1992 1 duty
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 2000 1 duty
Building Regulations 2010 2010 1 duty

Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties

Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 236 duties
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 120 duties
TULRCA 1992 1992 72 duties
Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 52 duties
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 2003 50 duties

Directors and Officers also bound by 425 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 161 duties
Companies Act 2006 2006 108 duties
Insolvency Act 1986 1986 72 duties
The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 55 duties
The Housing Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2018 2018 26 duties

Responsible Persons also bound by 104 other Acts (top 5 shown)

MH(CT)(S)A 2003 2003 45 duties
Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001 2001 24 duties
The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 1995 21 duties
Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case ) Regulations 2015 2015 21 duties
The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 2005 19 duties

Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1 — Introduction

Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Application in and outside Great Britain

Part 2 — Client duties

s.004

Client duties in relation to managing projects

2 years imprisonment

Arrange, monitor and maintain health & safety for construction projects Client
Manage construction project and ensure health and safety throughout Client
Manage construction project safely and keep health‑and‑safety information up‑to‑date Client
Manage construction projects safely and provide site resources Client
Manage construction project to ensure health & safety and provide required information Client
Manage health and safety throughout the construction project Client

s.005

Appointment of the principal designer and the principal contractor

2 years imprisonment

Appoint a principal designer and principal contractor in writing Client

s.006

Notification

2 years imprisonment

Notify HSE (or relevant authority) of notifiable construction projects before work starts Client

s.007

Application to domestic clients

Domestic clients: your duties pass to the contractor or principal designer Client

Part 3 — Health and safety duties and roles

s.008

General duties

2 years imprisonment

Ensure competence of designers and contractors and cooperate on site safety Client
Ensure competence and cooperation of all project parties Client
Ensure competence and cooperation of designers, contractors and others Any Person
Ensure competence and safe collaboration on construction projects Contractor
Ensure competence before undertaking design or construction work Employer
Ensure competence, cooperation and clear communication for health and safety Any Person
Ensure competence, cooperation and clear safety information on construction projects Designer
Ensure competence, verification and safe communication for designers and contractors Employer

s.009

Duties of designers

2 years imprisonment

Design out health and safety risks in construction projects Designer
Design safely and provide risk information to the principal designer Designer
Design safely and supply health‑and‑safety information Designer
Design safely and supply risk information for construction projects Designer
Design safe structures and provide health‑and‑safety information Designer
Design to eliminate/control risks and supply safety information Designer
Design to eliminate or control health & safety risks Designer
Design to eliminate or control health & safety risks and provide safety information Designer
Design to remove or control foreseeable health and safety risks Designer
Design with health & safety in mind and pass risk information Designer
Eliminate or control fire risks in designs and share information Designer
Eliminate or control health and safety risks in your designs Designer
Eliminate or control safety risks through design Designer
Identify and manage design risks and provide safety information Designer
Integrate health and safety into designs and supply required information Designer
Manage health & safety risks when designing construction projects Designer

s.010

Designs prepared or modified outside Great Britain

Ensure overseas-prepared designs meet UK designer safety duties Client

s.011

Duties of a principal designer in relation to health and safety at the pre-construction phase

2 years imprisonment

Plan, manage and monitor health and safety in the pre‑construction phase Designer
Plan, manage and monitor pre‑construction health and safety Designer
Principal designer: manage health and safety during pre-construction Director or Officer
Principal designer: Plan and coordinate health and safety before construction Director or Officer

s.012

Construction phase plan and health and safety file

2 years imprisonment

Prepare and keep up‑to‑date a construction phase plan Contractor
Prepare and maintain the construction phase plan Contractor
Prepare, keep up‑to‑date and hand over construction phase plan and health‑safety file Contractor
Prepare, maintain and hand over construction phase plan & safety file Contractor
Prepare, maintain and update construction phase plan and health & safety file Contractor

s.013

Duties of a principal contractor in relation to health and safety at the construction phase

2 years imprisonment

Plan, manage and monitor construction health and safety Contractor
Plan, manage and monitor health and safety during construction Contractor

s.014

Principal contractor's duties to consult and engage with workers

2 years imprisonment

Consult and engage with workers on health and safety Contractor
Consult and engage workers on health, safety and welfare Contractor

s.015

Duties of contractors

2 years imprisonment

Ensure health and safety throughout construction work Contractor
Manage health and safety duties as a construction contractor Contractor
Plan, manage and monitor construction work to protect health and safety Contractor
Plan, manage and monitor health and safety on construction sites Contractor

Part 4 — General requirements for all construction sites

s.016

Application of Part 4

2 years imprisonment

Apply Part 4 safety rules when working on a construction site Contractor
Comply with CDM 2015 Part 4 health and safety requirements Contractor
Comply with CDM Part 4 duties that apply to you Contractor
Comply with CDM Part 4 requirements for matters you control Client
Comply with CDM Part 4 requirements on construction sites Contractor
Comply with CDM Part 4 requirements relevant to your role Contractor
Comply with construction site safety standards Contractor
Comply with fire safety rules in Part 4 Contractor
Comply with Part 4 CDM duties on construction sites Contractor
Comply with Part 4 health and safety requirements on construction sites Employer
Follow Part 4 of the CDM Regulations for matters under your control Contractor

s.017

Safe places of construction work

2 years imprisonment

Ensure construction sites are safe and have sufficient working space Any Person
Ensure the construction site is safe and has adequate access Contractor
Provide and maintain safe access, egress and working space on construction sites Contractor
Provide safe access, egress and working space on site Contractor

s.018

Good order and site security

2 years imprisonment

Keep construction site clean, secure and free of hazardous protruding nails Contractor
Keep construction site tidy, clean and clearly secured Client
Keep the construction site tidy, clean and securely marked Contractor
Keep the construction site tidy, clearly marked and free of protruding nails Contractor
Maintain good order, cleanliness and secure site boundaries Contractor
Maintain good order, cleanliness and security on construction sites Contractor
Maintain site order, cleanliness, and security Contractor
Maintain site order, security and remove hazardous protruding nails Contractor

s.019

Stability of structures

2 years imprisonment

Ensure stability of structures and temporary works Contractor
Ensure stability of structures during construction Contractor
Ensure structures don’t collapse and temporary supports are safe Contractor
Ensure structures remain stable during construction work Contractor
Ensure structures stay stable and safe during construction Contractor
Ensure the stability of new and existing structures Contractor
Keep structures stable and prevent collapse during construction Contractor
Prevent collapse of structures and manage temporary works Contractor
Prevent collapse of structures during construction work Contractor

s.020

Demolition or dismantling

2 years imprisonment

Plan and document demolition/dismantling safely Contractor
Plan and document safe demolition or dismantling work Contractor
Plan and document safe demolition work Contractor
Plan and record demolition or dismantling safety arrangements Contractor
Plan demolition safely and keep written arrangements Contractor

s.021

Explosives

2 years imprisonment

Ensure safe storage and use of explosives on site Responsible Person
Manage safe storage, transport and use of explosives Contractor
Safely store, transport and use explosives Contractor
Store, transport and use explosives safely and securely Contractor

s.022

Excavations

2 years imprisonment

Inspect excavations before each shift and after any incident Contractor
Ensure excavation safety before and during work Contractor
Ensure excavations are safe and inspected before work Contractor
Ensure excavation stability and safety Contractor
Ensure safe excavations and inspect before work starts Contractor
Ensure safe excavations and obtain competent inspections Contractor
Ensure safety and prevent collapses during excavation work Contractor
Ensure safety of excavations and carry out required inspections Contractor
Keep excavations safe and regularly inspected Contractor
Prevent collapse and falling material in excavations Contractor
Prevent excavation collapse and ensure competent inspection Contractor

s.023

Cofferdams and caissons

2 years imprisonment

Inspect and maintain cofferdams and caissons before use Contractor
Ensure cofferdams and caissons are safe and inspected before use Contractor
Ensure cofferdams and caissons are safely designed, inspected and maintained Contractor
Ensure safe design, equipment, maintenance and inspection of cofferdams/caissons Contractor
Ensure safe design, inspection and use of cofferdams and caissons Contractor

s.024

Reports of inspections

2 years imprisonment

Keep and provide inspection reports to HSE Client
Keep inspection reports and make them available to HSE Client
Keep inspection reports for HSE review Client
Keep inspection reports on site and provide them to HSE on request Client
Maintain and provide inspection reports for construction work Client
Report and record site inspection safety risks Any Person
Retain and make inspection reports available to HSE Client
Keep and provide inspection reports for demolition/dismantling work Client
Keep and supply inspection risk reports Client
Prepare and keep inspection reports for unsafe construction work Client
Prepare and keep records of unsafe site inspections Any Person
Prepare and retain inspection reports for fire safety inspections Any Person
Prepare, supply and retain inspection reports for unsafe work Client

s.025

Energy distribution installations

2 years imprisonment

Control risks from overhead and underground energy installations Contractor
Ensure safe handling of energy distribution installations Contractor
Manage energy distribution installations on construction sites Contractor
Manage risks from energy distribution installations on site Contractor
Manage risks from overhead and underground energy installations on construction sites Contractor
Manage safety of energy distribution installations Contractor
Safeguard against hazards from energy distribution and overhead power lines Contractor
Safely manage energy distribution and overhead/underground services Contractor

s.026

Prevention of drowning

2 years imprisonment

Prevent drowning and ensure safe water transport on construction sites Contractor
Prevent drowning risk in construction work near water Client
Prevent drowning risks and provide rescue equipment on construction sites Contractor
Prevent drowning risks on construction sites Contractor

s.027

Traffic routes

2 years imprisonment

Ensure safe traffic routes for pedestrians and vehicles on site Contractor
Organise and maintain safe traffic routes on construction sites Contractor
Provide safe, clearly sign‑posted traffic routes on construction sites Contractor
Provide safe traffic routes on construction sites Contractor

s.028

Vehicles

2 years imprisonment

Control and operate construction vehicles safely Contractor
Control and use vehicles safely on construction sites Contractor
Control vehicle movement and ensure safe use on construction sites Contractor
Control vehicle movement and protect people on site Contractor
Ensure safe use and control of construction vehicles Contractor
Ensure safe use and control of vehicles on construction sites Contractor
Ensure safe vehicle operation and prevent site movement accidents Operator
Manage vehicle safety on construction sites Contractor

s.029

Prevention of risk from fire, flooding or asphyxiation

2 years imprisonment

Prevent fire, flooding and asphyxiation risks on construction sites Contractor
Prevent risks from fire, flooding, and asphyxiation on site Any Person

s.030

Emergency procedures

2 years imprisonment

Create and maintain emergency and evacuation procedures Contractor
Establish and test emergency and evacuation procedures for construction sites Contractor
Prepare and maintain emergency procedures for the construction site Contractor
Put in place and test emergency procedures on the construction site Contractor
Put in place, train on and regularly test emergency procedures Contractor

s.031

Emergency routes and exits

2 years imprisonment

Provide and maintain clear, signed emergency routes and exits Contractor
Provide clear, unobstructed emergency routes and exits Contractor

s.032

Fire detection and fire-fighting

2 years imprisonment

Provide and maintain fire‑fighting equipment and alarms on site Contractor
Provide and maintain fire detection, fighting equipment and training Contractor
Provide, maintain and train for fire detection and fire‑fighting Contractor

s.033

Fresh air

2 years imprisonment

Ensure construction sites have sufficient fresh air Contractor
Ensure sufficient fresh air and safe ventilation on site Client
Provide sufficient fresh air and alarm‑equipped ventilation on site Contractor
Provide sufficient fresh air and alarm for ventilation plant failures Contractor
Provide sufficient fresh air and safe ventilation on construction sites Contractor
Provide sufficient fresh air and warning‑enabled plant on site Contractor
Provide sufficient fresh air and warn of plant failures Contractor
Provide sufficient fresh air on construction sites Contractor

s.034

Temperature and weather protection

2 years imprisonment

Ensure reasonable indoor temperature and protect outdoor workers from bad weather Contractor
Provide reasonable indoor temperatures and weather protection on site Client
Provide reasonable temperature and weather protection on construction sites Contractor
Provide temperature and weather protection for workers Contractor

s.035

Lighting

2 years imprisonment

Provide suitable lighting and emergency backup on site Contractor
Provide suitable and sufficient lighting on construction sites Contractor
Provide suitable lighting and backup lighting on site Contractor
Provide suitable lighting for the construction site and routes Client

Part 5 — General

s.039

Review

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must review and report on CDM Regulations every five years Crown / Minister / Government department

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s.036

Schedules

s.sch001

A declaration signed by or on behalf of the client...

Sign and submit a declaration of awareness of client duties Client

s.sch004

Projects with no existing CDM co-ordinator or principal contractor

Appoint a principal contractor in writing for existing construction projects (transitional rule) Client

s.sch004

Projects with an existing CDM co-ordinator

Appoint a principal designer in writing by 6 October 2015 Client

s.sch004

Duties of CDM co-ordinator during transitional period

Fulfil CDM co-ordinator duties during transitional period Contractor

s.sch004

Duties disapplied pending appointment of principal designer

Fulfil principal designer duties yourself if you fail to appoint one Client

s.sch004

Projects with only one contractor

Draw up a construction phase plan for your single-contractor project Contractor

Browse 34 other Schedules — structural / supplementary

s.002

Minimum welfare facilities required for construction sites

s.003

Work involving particular risks

s.sch001

The date of forwarding the notice.

s.sch001

The planned duration of the construction phase.

s.sch001

The estimated maximum number of people at work on the...

s.sch001

The planned number of contractors on the construction site.

s.sch001

The name and address of any contractor already appointed.

s.sch001

The name and address of any designer already appointed.

s.sch001

The address of the construction site or precise description of...

s.sch001

The name of the local authority where the construction site...

s.sch001

A brief description of the project and the construction work...

s.sch001

The following contact details of the client: name, address, telephone...

s.sch001

The following contact details of the principal designer: name, address,...

s.sch001

The following contact details of the principal contractor: name, address,...

s.sch001

The date planned for the start of the construction phase....

s.sch001

The time allocated by the client under regulation 4(1) for...

s.sch002

Sanitary conveniences

s.sch002

Washing facilities

s.sch002

Drinking water

s.sch002

Changing rooms and lockers

s.sch002

Facilities for rest

s.sch003

Work which puts workers at risk of burial under earthfalls,...

s.sch003

Work involving the assembly or dismantling of heavy prefabricated components....

s.sch003

Work which puts workers at risk from chemical or biological...

s.sch003

Work with ionizing radiation requiring the designation of controlled or...

s.sch003

Work near high voltage power lines.

s.sch003

Work exposing workers to the risk of drowning.

s.sch003

Work on wells, underground earthworks and tunnels.

s.sch003

Work carried out by divers having a system of air...

s.sch003

Work carried out by workers in caissons with a compressed...

s.sch003

Work involving the use of explosives.

s.sch004

In this Schedule— “CDM co-ordinator” means a person appointed under...

s.sch004

These Regulations apply to a relevant project with the modifications...

s.sch004

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Official guidance

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CDM 2015: your duties as a construction client (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
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