1. Why we should manage workplace health and safety
2. How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
3. Managing risk – understanding people and processes
4. Health and safety monitoring and measuring
5. Physical and psychological health
6. Musculoskeletal health
7. Chemical and biological agents
8. General workplace issues
9. Work equipment
10. Fire
11. Electricity
Duration 10 course days and 1 exam tutorial day (excluding assessments).
There will be approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading.
Assessment is a two-step process:
1. GIC1 – An open book examination to assess what you know. Runs monthly.
2. GIC2 – A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do (3 hours).
A closing interview will be held after the assessments.
Overview of the Safety Health & Welfare at Work Construction Regulations Duties of the Project Supervisor Design Process Duties of Clients and Designers General Principles of Prevention Particular risks Development of a Preliminary Health & Safety Plan Development of the Safety File Provision of Information for the Project Supervisor Construction Stage and Construction Stage Health & Safety Plan
Course Content:
Introducing Managing Safely.
Assessing Risks.
Controlling Risks.
Understanding your Responsibilities.
Identifying Hazards.
Investigating Accidents and Incidents.
Measuring Performance.
Protecting our Environment.
Course Content Safety Legislation. Working at Height. Fall Protection. Types of Aluminium Towers. Understanding Dangerous Situations. Following Manufacturers Instructions. Erecting a Mobile Tower. Working on Mobile Tower”™s Safely. Examination and Assessment.
The regulations on Portable Appliance Testing in Ireland can be found in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, SI 299, 2007. The regulation directs employers to ensure that all portable equipment used in their place of work is periodically inspected and tested by a competent person. Course Content:. Understanding Electricity the Basics. The Dangers of Working with Electricity. Categories of Testing. Legislation & Standards. Competency. Risk Assessment. What Should be Inspected & Tested. Equipment Classification. Visual Inspections – Practical Session. Testing Appliances – Practical Session. Pass & Fail Process. Record Keeping.
Course Content: Manual Handling instructions & tutorial. Introduction. My Back. Manual Handling Hazards. Safe Handling. Theory Test
The IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers course is a step by step programme of practical and engaging guidance with a sharp business focus. The course takes place over four days to develop each delegate’s understanding of legal, moral and social duties of sector supervisors, managers, directors and business owners. Course Content:. Safety management. Active and reactive monitoring Risk assessment and risk control. Reviews and auditing. Health and Safety legislation. Hazards: general and organisation specific.. This is a practical programme which is full of step-by-step guidance, which is delivered in a highly innovative format, with content that engages and inspires candidates – critical to getting essential health and safety messages across.