The HSE has included RICS in the CDM2007 ACoP clause for competence of "individual designers" (where appropriate) and has also confirmed that RICS is a "relevant construction organisation" when looking at the guidelines regarding the competency of CDM co-ordinators.

This is good news as, while RICS membership alone does not imply competence (there are several factors to be considered in the appendices to the ACoP), where a member belongs to an appropriate RICS Faculty, it is a strong indicator that the person has the necessary knowledge to contribute to their competency assessment as a designer or CDM co-ordinator.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Watson
chairman of the RICS Health & Safety Advisory Group
E: i.watson@pcmsafety.com