The designers will also have key responsibilities under the CDM regulations, these include:

• where appropriate take reasonable steps to inform the client of their duties under the CDM regulations
• give adequate regard to the hierarchy of risk control when carrying out design work
• ensure design includes adequate information about health and safety
• co-operate with the planning supervisor and other designers
• ensure that when arranging for any designer(s) to prepare a design they are competent and have made adequate provision for health and safety
• ensure that when arranging for any contractor(s) to carry out or manage construction work, they are competent and have made adequate provisions for health and safety.