Essentials of Health and Safety in Construction
- Health and Safety is integral to the construction lifecycle.
- Course covers regulations and guidance for the industry.
- Focus on legislation and practical advice for all sectors.
- Delegates will understand key health and safety legislation.
- Intended for civil and structural engineers in construction.
Overview
This three-day course focuses on health and safety regulations in the construction industry, covering legislation, risk assessment, and practical applications. Aimed at civil and structural engineers, designers, contractors, and project managers, it aims to raise awareness and provide guidance. The course covers key legislation, individual and corporate responsibilities, risk assessment, and health protection regulations. Participants will gain an understanding of various regulations and their application in the construction cycle. The course is led by experienced tutors knowledgeable in health and safety regulations across the construction industry.
Who should attend
Engineers, site personnel, designers, contractors, project managers.
Course Content
Course duration: 3 Days
Cost: £695 + VAT
Health and Safety considerations are a significant and integral part of the construction lifecycle. From initial design, through construction and maintenance to demolition there are many legislative requirements that affect and influence everyone from the construction teams designing and building the project to the end users.
This three-day course considers the whole spectrum of health and safety regulation and guidance for the construction industry. Aimed at all sectors, it raises awareness and offers pan-discipline guidance and practical advice.
Day one – Management of Health and Safety.
Considers three of the key pieces of legislation covering the construction industry: The Health and Safety at Work Act, The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
Day two – Health Protection.
Focuses on a number of specific legislative regulations and discusses their application in the construction industry including COSHH, Manual Handling, Noise, Vibration, Asbestos, Lead and Personal Protective Equipment.
Day three – Heath and Safety in Practice.
Presents the practical application of the essential health and safety legislation in the construction environment, for both designers and contractors. Includes specific advice on the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007, Part 4, Working at Height, Temporary Works, Earthworks, Plant Safety and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment.
The tutors are widely experienced in the understanding and practical application of health and safety regulation and legislation across the construction industry at all levels.
Objectives
At the end of this course, delegates should:
Understand the key legislation relating to the management of health and safety.
Be aware of individual and corporate responsibilities for health, safety and welfare.
Understand the assessment of risk.
Be aware of the key health protection regulations relating to material, operational and environmental hazards.
Appreciate the application of key regulations in the construction cycle
Intended for
Civil and Structural engineers working in the construction industry, including site and office personnel, designers, contractors, project managers and all construction professionals requiring a comprehensive introduction to health and safety in the construction industry.
Outline Programme
Day One
Introduction and Setting of Course Objectives
Accidents and ill-Health in Construction
Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974
An Outline of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
Accident Prevention
Managing Health & Safety in Construction
Day Two
Introduction and Setting of Day 2 Course Objectives
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Manual Handling
Exposure to Noise and Vibration at Work
Miscellaneous Health Hazards in Construction
Personal Protective Equipment
Day Three
Introduction and Setting of Day 3 Course Objectives
Synopsis of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007, Part 4
Elevated Working Places.
Temporary Works Procedures.
Safety in Earthworks.
Construction Plant Safety.
Lifting Appliances and Lifting Equipment.
