Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) [12]
As mentioned, with this being a document used to settle disputes and often used in various courts of law, in some cases it is up to members to prove they have satisfied various parts of the regulations. With terms such as “reasonably practical” it is often therefore open to interpretation.
The result of the difficulty to interpret the actual requirements in some instances has resulted in the publication of an Approved code of Practice (ACOP) of the CDM 2007 Regulations.
The Approved Code of Practice breaks down each individual role on a project and gives thorough expectations required of that role and how they can be realised. This is not only done in the form of more detailed analysis but also by giving examples of different scenarios and the correct way in which these are approached.
Another key message that the ACOP tries to get across is that by correctly managing health and safety, the person involved meets their responsibility and hence is no longer liable and also can make unique savings on time and money, something often more at the heart of those involved in the industry.
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