CDM EVENTS FOR DESIGNERS

Designer Awareness Days run by the industry for the industry

Three seperate events for designers under CDM have been organised by Working Well Together (WWT), the cross-industry partnership with the aim of improving standards of health and safety in the construction industry.

The events are being held at various locations in the East of England on 10th February 2010, 24th February 2010 and 10th March 2010.

The aim of the events is to raise designer awareness of designers’ resposibilities under the CDM regulations. The cost is £25 per person includes tea/coffee and buffet lunch. For further information call 01582 444323

This article was posted on 12th January 2010 in ALL LATEST NEWS, CDM 2007, CDM: DESIGNERS.
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