Diploma in Construction Safety

Unit 1: Management for Occupational Health and Safety

This unit provides a comprehensive overview of essential health and safety management practices. It covers the fundamentals of occupational health and safety, including core safety management principles and the application of organizational and behavior-based safety strategies. Key topics include:

• Fundamentals of Health and Safety: Understanding the basic principles and importance of maintaining safety standards.
• Safety Management Principles: Frameworks and methodologies for effective safety management.
• Organisational and Behaviour Based Safety: Strategies to foster a safety culture within organizations.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performance Measurements and Review: Techniques for evaluating safety performance and implementing improvements.
• Unit 2: Construction Safety
• This unit delves into specific safety considerations within the construction industry. It addresses various hazards and safety measures related to construction activities, including:
• Excavation: Safety practices and risk management for excavation work.
• Demolition: Procedures and precautions for safe demolition operations.
• Mobile Plant and Vehicles: Safe operation and management of construction vehicles and machinery.
• Working at Height: Protocols and equipment for safely working at elevated positions.
• Musculoskeletal Health and Load Handling: Techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and manage load handling.
• Work Equipment: Safety measures for the use and maintenance of construction equipment.
• Electricity: Precautions and safety practices for working with electrical systems.
• Fire: Fire prevention and safety measures in construction sites.
• Chemical and Biological Agents: Handling and protection against hazardous substances.
• Noise: Managing and mitigating noise-related risks and health impacts.
• Vibration: Safety considerations to prevent vibration-related health issues.
• Radiation: Protocols for working safely with or around radiation sources.
• Psychological Health: Addressing mental health issues and promoting well-being in the construction industry.