• Research shows that designers are still failing to exploit the potential they have to eliminate and reduce risks on site;
• HSE interventions with designers show that designers are often uncertain of their responsibilities, lack information and training, and produce mountains of generic DRA paperwork that adds little value; and
• Lets face it, the wording of the designer legislation is far from easy, so that’s a job for HSE to sort out.

This website aims to breathe new life into the CDM designers debate by:

• being clear on what designers do and don’t have to do;
• suggesting an alternative to DRAs for conveying information;
• suggesting how you can assess your own training needs, and your level of CDM compliance;
• introduces the concept of red, amber and green lists as practical aides to designers on what to eliminate/avoid, and what to encourage;
• providing a facility for practicing designers to recommend other sites or reference materials to their professional colleagues.

• The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 as amended by SIs 1996/1592, 1998/494, 1999/3242 and 2000/2380
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
• The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996

The HSE has a website dedicated to the construction industry.

Available to purchase from the NFRC website.

The architectural resources website covers every facet of steel in construction. Divided into a studio guide for concise answers; a tutorial for self study, and a reference section for detailed discussions.

Available to purchase from the publications section of the BCSA website.

Available to purchase from the NFRC website (NFRC members only).

SteelCAL includes a number of modules and supporting innovative tools. These range from the various core-learning modules, the model environments through to true 3D models and various communication tools.