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Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA) compliance, made simple
11 yes/no questions on the Construction Regulations 2014 (made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act). You get a score for each area and a list of gaps with what to do about each one.
ComplianceDesk gives you 12 pre-built Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA) controls, an evidence vault, audit-ready reports, and reminders before anything falls overdue — so proving Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA) compliance stops being a spreadsheet exercise.
Take the free self-assessment: a score for each area and a list of gaps to close.
What is Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA)?
11 yes/no questions on the Construction Regulations 2014 (made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act). You get a score for each area and a list of gaps with what to do about each one.
- Official name
- Construction Regulations 2014
- Status
- In force. Shown as in force as we understand it. Check the current text with the regulator or an attorney, since provisions can be amended or commence at different times.
Who it applies to
- Whether it applies to you depends on your size, activities and licences. Use the free "Which laws apply to me?" checker, or read the first section of the self-assessment.
- Answer Not applicable if you are the contractor and not the client.
What you have to do
Client duties
A business should be able to show that it can answer yes to these: Before the project starts, did the client prepare a baseline risk assessment for the intended construction work? Did the client prepare a site-specific health and safety specification and give it to tendering contractors? Did the client check the principal contractor's competence and resources, and approve a health and safety plan before work began?
Principal contractor and contractors
A business should be able to show that it can answer yes to these: Does the principal contractor have a site health and safety plan based on the client's specification? Before appointing a contractor, do you check that it is registered and in good standing with COIDA and has a health and safety plan? Do you review and approve each subcontractor's health and safety plan before it starts work? Is a health and safety file kept on site and available for inspection?
Notification and site management
A business should be able to show that it can answer yes to these: Where notification is required, was the Notification of Construction Work submitted before work started? Is a competent construction health and safety officer appointed in writing where the Regulations require one? Do workers get a site induction and regular toolbox talks, with attendance recorded? Are incidents investigated, recorded and reported to the authorities where required?
How to comply, step by step
- Client duties. Prepare and keep a baseline risk assessment with the tender documents and update it if the scope changes. Issue the specification with the tender documents and record who received it and when. Keep the evaluation record and the approved plan with the appointment.
- Principal contractor and contractors. Prepare a plan from the specification, have the client approve it and keep versions. Use a checklist and keep a copy of each letter of good standing. Log each review and approval. Keep a standard-index file on site and update it as the project progresses.
- Notification and site management. Check whether your work meets the notification triggers and keep proof of submission. Keep qualifications and registration details with the appointment letter. Keep signed attendance registers. Keep an incident register and follow the reporting duties in the OHSA assessment.
Sources and review status
Compiled from the public sources below. It is not legal advice and has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Last researched 2026-11-01. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so check the current text and the regulator's notices before relying on it.
Every Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA) control, organised for you
The real control library ComplianceDesk seeds the moment you activate Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA) — 12 controls across 3 categories.
Client Duties
- CR-1.1 Baseline risk assessment prepared
- CR-1.2 Health and safety specification provided
- CR-1.3 Principal contractor's competence and resources checked
- CR-1.4 Client monitors the health and safety plan
Principal Contractor & Contractors
- CR-2.1 Health and safety plan prepared and approved
- CR-2.2 Contractors checked before appointment
- CR-2.3 Subcontractor plans approved
- CR-2.4 Health and safety file kept on site
Notification & Site Management
- CR-3.1 Notification of construction work submitted
- CR-3.2 Competent health and safety officer appointed
- CR-3.3 Incidents recorded and reported
- CR-3.4 Induction and toolbox talks recorded
Frequently asked questions
How can I check where my business stands on Construction Regulations 2014?
Take the free self-assessment. It scores each area, lists your gaps with what to do about each one, and does not say you are compliant. You can save the result to ComplianceDesk to turn each gap into a task with an owner and a due date.
Is this guide written by a lawyer?
No. It was assembled from the public sources listed below and has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Treat it as a starting point and check the current law before relying on it.
How many controls does ComplianceDesk track for Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA)?
12, organised into 3 categories, ready to assign to an owner as soon as you activate the framework.
Can I track Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA) alongside other frameworks?
Yes — most teams activate several frameworks at once. Controls that overlap across frameworks can share the same evidence, so you don't collect the same document twice.
How long does it take to set up Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA) in ComplianceDesk?
Activating Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA) instantly seeds its full control library. Most teams assign owners and get their first controls moving within a day.
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