IOSH Managing Safely in Construction

Objectives

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

- Understand the main requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the CDM Regulations 2007, and Common Law
- Distinguish between the duties & responsibilities of the employer & employee, client, contractor & sub contractor
- Assess the competence of contractors & sub-contractors
- Recognise and know how to manage common hazards on construction sites
- Undertake risk assessment & risk control in relation to site activities
- Investigate accidents and incidents and take remedial action
- Know the importance of continuous active monitoring and be able to prepare and use inspection checklists

Content of Course

The course comprises seven core modules delivered over 4 days.

-Introduction and Overview

-Risk Assessment & Risk Control

-Health and Safety Legislation, including CDM Regulations

-Management of common hazards in the construction environment

-Investigating Accidents and Incidents

Measuring Performance

-Environmental Protection

Delegates must allocate sufficient time after the course for completing a workplace based assignment.

Examination Information

Delegates who attend and successfully complete both the practical and written assessments will be awarded the nationally recognisedManaging Safely in Construction certificate issued by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The practical assessment must be completed in the delegate's workplace and submitted within two weeks of completing the course.

Courses are held in Sussex but can be arranged at a venue of your choice in London, Kent or Surrey.