Essential CDM 2015 Regulatory Guides UK for Construction Projects

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CDM inspector presenting the CDM 2015 enforcement record to company directors

HSE Enforcement: Over 190 Prosecutions

Since CDM 2015 came into force, there have been over 190 prosecutions under the regulations — resulting in more than £16 million in fines. More than 5% have been brought against clients specifically, under Regulation 4.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

CDM inspector setting out criminal liability and penalties under CDM 2015 to company directors

Criminal Liability and the Penalties Clients Ignore

A CDM breach is not a fine on a balance sheet. For individuals, it can mean prison. Compliance gets treated as a commercial risk. The regulations treat it as a criminal one.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

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