If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well.

If you are doing or having construction and building work carried out, you will have health and safety responsibilities to consider before starting work:

  • Clients, designers, contractors and others involved with construction work all have duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007)
  • Under CDM 2007, certain construction work must be notified to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

For further resources and duties on this topic visit the Construction section on the Health and Safety Executive website.