Health and Safety for Construction Project Managers

Course Overview

This programme is designed specifically for Project Managers in the Construction industry.  The construction industry has a poor Health & Safety record and this programme examines the methods by which Managers of construction projects can effect improvement of Health & Safety on their site through an understanding and practical implementation of H&S management techniques.

UK and R.O.I. Health & Safety laws are covered, together with an overview of international laws and attitudes towards H&S. The UK's CDM Regulations are covered in brief, together with an insight into the responsibilities of the Employee, Employer and Duty holders.  A guideline and exercise for practical Risk Assessment is also included in the afternoon session.

Content

• UK and R.O.I. Legislation overview

• Duties and Responsibilities- Employer- Employee

• Construction Health & Safety - some statistics

• Safety hazards

• Health hazards

• CDM regulations

• Dutyholder responsibilities

• Assessing competence

• Risk Assessment and method statements

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course delegates will have an understanding of the impact failure to address poor H&S practice on-site can have on an organisation, how to conduct a Risk Assessment as well as a good grounding in the relevant legislation.  

Who should attend

This programme is ideal for Project Managers and Site Managers in the construction industry.