Supervise Health & Safety on a Construction Project

Course Outcomes:

Specific outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety on a construction site.

• Explain the implications of health and safety legislation and regulations in relation to a construction site.
• Explain the principles of safety in relation to a construction site.
• Explain the principles of safety management systems in relation to a construction site.
• Explain the reporting of health and safety issues in terms of legislation and organizational procedures.

Specific outcome 2: Explain hazards in construction work areas and preventative measures.

• Identify and address potential hazards in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Identify and demonstrate the use of protective gear and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organizational procedures.
• Explain the implications of working in confined spaces in relation to a construction site.
• Explain the handling, transportation, storage and utilization of materials according to material properties and organizational procedures.
• Explain the implications of working at elevated levels are explained in relation to safety requirements.
• Explain the implications of working in traffic are explained in relation to safety requirements.

Specific outcome 3: Co-ordinate first aid resources in the case of an emergency.

• Identify the location of fire extinguishers, hoses and alarms is identified in terms of safety requirements.
• Distinguish the types of fire extinguishers in relation to their uses and purpose.
• Explain the recognition of emergencies in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Report injuries involving individuals in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Identify the location of first aid material and trained first aid staff according to organizational policies and procedures.

Specific outcome 4: Develop and implement a health and safety site plan.

• Identify health and safety needs and implement measures to address these needs are according to organizational procedures.
• Explain the duties regarding management responsibility for workplace safety according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Compile and communicate a health and safety plan to staff incorporating preventative strategies in accordance with organizational procedures.

Specific outcome 5: monitor the implementation of the health and safety plan, systems and procedures.

• Induct visitors and all staff in terms of the health and safety plan. 5.2 Implement health and safety statutory requirements in terms of notifications and appointments.
• Monitor and update health and safety plan to incorporate changes in terms of policies, procedures and systems.
• Implement training programs to train staff in terms of regulations and organizational procedures.

NQF Level

• Further Education and Training (FET) Level
• Credits 4
• Unit Standard 262884

Certification:

• A Certificate of training will be issued to all successful candidates