Aims:

The learner will understand:
- the unique issues to be managed in the construction industry to protect employees, contractors, neighbours and others
- aspects of successful health and safety management.

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Course Content:

From January 1st 2020 the IOSH Managing Safely for Construction Managers course programme is replaced by the IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers course programme.

Local Law & Enforcement
The learner will understand:
– the basics of law
– the legal duties of the employer, self-employed and employees in the prevention of accidents
– the powers and enforcement options of the local health and safety enforcement bodies
– the benefits of putting a robust health and safety policy in place
– the legal requirements for the provision of information, training and instruction
– the main provisions of the Construction Regulations 2013.

Preparing for work – general management of the site, workers and contractors
The learner will understand:
– the principles of good leadership, management and employee consultation, engagement and influencing behaviour
– why good site inductions and communication are critical in ensuring a site remains safe
– the importance of competent, trained site personnel
– the importance of toolbox talks to convey / reinforce health and safety messages
– the importance of risk assessments and the development process
– PPE / RPE requirements
– typical signage and its significance
– the importance of method statements
– the use of permits to work
– typical emergency scenarios and procedures for dealing with these
– the importance of drills and tests
– requirements for site first-aid arrangements
– key considerations for managing fire hazards
– responsibilities for managing fire risks
– the importance of managing environmental aspects and impacts related to construction projects
– a range of local and global environmental impacts
– the main environmental elements to be protected and the actions to be taken in order to achieve this
– common ecological issues pertaining to construction sites and the management arrangements required
– causes of nuisance and measures to mitigate nuisance
– how land can become contaminated and the actions required to manage work on contaminated ground
– the pollution pathway, causes of pollution and prevention measures
– different types of waste
– the waste control hierarchy and how to manage waste control documentation and processes.

Setting up the site
The learner will understand:
– site requirements for the welfare of construction workers on site
– management of plant and equipment, including mobile plant
– the importance of segregating vehicles and pedestrians and maintaining a safe site
– the hazards and controls for slips, trips and falls
– the key elements of setting out a construction site.

Construction phase health and safety
The learner will understand:
– legal and procedural issues associated with the management of lifting operations
– how to manage lifting operations safely
– inspection regime for lifting equipment
– excavation risks
– control and management of excavation work
– control and management of confined spaces
– rescue procedures from confined spaces
– control and management of fixed electrical systems and electrical equipment on site
– emergency procedures for electrical incidents
– the control of the management of overhead and underground services
– the control of the management of temporary works
– management of mobile, lone and out-of-hours workers
– the key issues and control of working at height including:
-plans and risk assessments
-roofs and fragile surfaces
-common access equipment
-working platforms and ladders
-management, use and stability of scaffolds
-fall arrest and suspension equipment
– the hazards and risks of work equipment, including mobile plant and machinery, and the methods to control use of these
– the key issues and controls associated with mental health
– hazards, risks and control of asbestos
– hazards, risks and control of lead
– hazards, risks and control of noise
– hazards, risks and control of vibration
– hazards, risks and control of manual handling activities
– hazards, risks and control of hazardous substances
– hazards, risks and identification of drug and alcohol problems in the workplace
– the importance of measuring, monitoring and reporting health and safety performance in the workplace
– the use of information to demonstrate that health and safety is being managed effectively
– factors to consider when building and preparing for an inspection.

Accidents
The learner will understand:
– why accidents occur, through investigation of root causes
– human factors and their role in accidents
– the reporting of accidents and incidents and how this can be used to identify trends in the workplace
– how to identify and implement corrective actions.

Assessment m
– Learners will be able to demonstrate understanding of the course syllabus through passing the examination and submission of a risk assessment project

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Course Duration

30 hours learning- 4 -5 days

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Number of Delegates

15

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Certification

Delegates will receive an IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers Certificate