Hi all just a thought how does the CDMc normally ensure that applicable duty holders are aware of their duties under CDM is this normally explained by meetings? Letters to the client designers etc what is the preferred way many thanks

This can often be demonstrated by the terms of contract or letter of appointment as issued by the Commissioning Client. If that appointment document (whether for CDM-C, Designer or Contractor appointment) is sufficiently detailed (as it usually is by way of contract) there should be no need to indulge in further unnecessary letter sending?

I think this is one example of the unnecessary systems of bureacracy generated by the CDM Regs. Whilst some may construe this as "red tape" it is actually quite a neat trick on the part of the Regulator. The greater bulk of CDM responsibilities (prior to amalgamation of the Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regs) rest with the Client, and there is of course a recognition that some Clients are very much 'inexpert' regarding construction issues. Why not then resolve this by placing a duty on every other duty holder to remind the Client of his responsibilities? What the Regulators seem to have discounted here is that this "inexpert Client" is no different from every other employer - he is required to have access to sufficient competent persons and health and safety assistance in accordance with Reg 7 of the Management Regs. That 'CDM' duty on other Project duty holders is therefore an unecessary duplication?