IOSH Accredited Managing Safely in Construction

Course details

This course covers relevant legislation, duties of employers, employees, clients, contractors, sub-contractors, risk assessment and control, accident/incident investigation, training needs for managers and supervisors in the construction industry.

Who should attend:

This course is designed for line managers, supervisors and senior site staff who have a responsibility for health and safety within the organisation.

Course Objectives:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and specific legislation, codes of practice, guidance notes, its impact on managerial responsibilities and sources of information, advice and guidance on compliance
• Distinguish between the duties and responsibilities of the employer and employee, client, contractor and sub contractor
• Be able to verify the competence of contractors and sub-contractors
• Have an understanding of risk assessment and risk control, risk rating systems identifying common and specific hazards relative to the industry
• Describe the concept of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Be able to select workplace precautions relative to the hazards and record results of risk assessments and carry out reviews
• Understand the principles and statutory requirements of accident/incident investigation, reporting and recording
• Know the importance of continuous active monitoring
• Explain the importance of consultation with employees or their representatives and identify training needs.

Course summary:

• Registration, welcome and introductions
• Explanation of syllabus, outline of the examination written paper and practical risk
• assessment report
• Why manage health and safety?
• Management Controls
• Accidents
• Law
• Management Regulations
• Risk Management
• Health & Safety Policies
• Site Specifics: Regulations concerning "Construction" works
• Human Factors
• Communication
• Training
• Monitoring
• Practical exam & written exam

Certification:

IOSH Certificate