Upon completion of the course delegates should be able to:
- Understand the background to Health and Safety legislation – particularly in the construction industry - Understand the various duties and responsibilities of those who - implement/manage health and safety issues - Understand the powers of the enforcing authorities - Understand how Health and Safety legislation fits into our legal framework - Be aware of accident trends and prevention techniques - Understand the principle of risk assessment - Understand the need for safe systems of work - Manage a site safely in compliance with existing legislation Who Should Attend:
Those who have responsibility for the organisation and running of a Construction Site, Contract Managers, Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers. s. Course Overview:
- Introduction and Registration - What do you know (multi choice test paper) - The Legal System. The Courts. Duty of Care - Health and Safety at Work Act - Overview – Management of Health & Safety - at Work Regulations - Behavioural Science – Human factors, - Causes of error. Identifying training needs - Risk Assessment - RIDDOR Regulations - Health and Safety Culture - Excavations - Plant and Other Vehicles on site, Traffic - Management - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations - Lead at Work - Work at Height Regulations - Electricity at Work - Accident Investigation - Noise at Work Regulations - Manual Handling Regulations - Asbestos – Legal requirements. Client and employers responsibilities. - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations - Fire Precautions and Fire Risk Assessments - Working at Height - Scaffolding - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations - Portable tools - Vibration – HAVS and WBV - Overview – The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations - Confined Spaces Regulations - PPE - Safety Signs and Signals
Course Duration:
5 days
Certification:
On successful completion of the course, delegates will achieve a CITB accredited certificate which is valid for 5 years.
Online Training:
Candidates will require:
- Laptop/tablet with camera and fast internet connection - A quiet room to complete the course in
The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.
