Course details

The Managing Safely in Construction is a tailored programme specifically designed and built by the CIF for the sector and was the first of its kind in Ireland. The Managing Safely in Construction course covers issues that would be seen as key for people going on site. Topics like understanding the legislation, understanding risk assessment, working at heights and many other safety issues are covered in the Managing Safely in Construction course. Other issues covered include the relationship with excavations and plant machinery.

The CIF's Managing Safely in Construction course provides a strong core safety programme. The course is delivered in one day per week over a period.

Our Managing Safely in Construction programme is certified by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) - providing an international accreditation.It is also recognised throughout the industry as being the foundation programme for safety supervision and management on construction projects.

The Managing Safely in Construction programme is aimed at construction personnel at all levels, including foremen, one man contractors, senior management and safety managers.

Managing Safely in Construction was developed by the CIF to meet a need in the industry and the content is updated on an annual basis.

MANAGING SAFELY IN CONSTRUCTION COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction and Course Assignment.
  • Construction Health and Safety Legislation.
  • Scaffolding Management.
  • Practical Risk Assessment.
  • Work at Height / Excavations and Confined Spaces.
  • Plant and Equipment / Electrical and Fire Risks.
  • Health Issues on Site.
  • Incident investigation, recording and reporting.
  • Assessment process is by assignment and final day examination.

30 CIRI CPD points are awarded upon completion of the Managing Safely in Construction course.

CERTIFICATION

The Managing Safely in Construction programme is part of the CIF’s Core Safety Management training portfolio. On successful completion, delegates will be awarded a CIF Safety Management card and an IOSH MSIC Certificate.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Construction Industry Federation

We_They is the national and regional representative body for construction industry employers in Ireland. It is recognised by Government and public bodies across the country as the representative body and voice of the construction industry in Ireland and a Social Partner. It has sectoral groups within its structure that ensure that each area of the industry has a voice in the decision making process within the Federation. Key areas where CIF lobby on behalf of members include:

  • Public capital spending programmes
  • Public sector procurement contracts, policies and procedures
  • Regulation impacting on the construction industry and construction employers
  • Taxation policy
  • Issues of concern to specific groups of members

CIF is owned and run by its members through an Executive Body of 34 members appointed by it’s Branches and Associations. All interests both sectorally and regionally are represented in its decision making processes.

To support the operation of the We_They and provide expert advice to the Federation’s Committees, Associations and Branches, the We_They has a dedicated team of Executives and support staff. This support structure is only possible because of the centralised approach of the industry to having a single strong sectoral representative organisation representing its interests.

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