In the rapidly evolving construction industry, maintaining health and safety on a construction site is not only crucial but also highly sought after. With construction projects on the rise, there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can effectively manage occupational risks. Our course, Health and Safety Management on a Construction Site, equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate and implement effective safety measures. You will explore essential topics such as occupational risk prevention management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and psychosociology, all of which are critical to ensuring a safe working environment. This online course offers you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enhance their expertise in a sector where safety is paramount. Join us to gain a competitive edge and play a vital role in safeguarding the workforce.
Health and safety management on a construction site
Construction Management and Regulations
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the key concepts of occupational risk prevention.
- To identify hazards and implement safety measures effectively.
- To analyse industrial hygiene practices on building sites.
- To apply ergonomic principles to improve safety in the workplace.
- To assess the psychosocial factors affecting safety in the construction industry.
- To develop strategies for effective risk management in the construction industry.
- To interpret regulations and standards relating to health and safety at work.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL RISK PREVENTION: SAFETY AT WORK (I)
Introduction
Safety conditions in the construction sector
Risk assessment: Methodologies
Site implementation. Hygiene and welfare facilities
Safety: Risk of falling to the same or a different level
UNIT 2. SAFETY AT WORK (II)
Safety: working with chemical substances
Safety: Working with electrical hazards
Safety: Working with explosives
Safety: Fire hazard
Safety: Work on machinery and plant
UNIT 3. SAFETY AT WORK III. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE, ERGONOMICS AND PSYCHOSOCIOLOGY
Safety: Working in confined spaces. Working in explosive atmospheres. Working in hyperbaric environments
Safety: Working with portable aids and tools
Industrial hygiene: Physical and biological risks
Ergonomic risks
Psychosocial risks
UNIT 4. OCCUPATIONAL RISK PREVENTION MANAGEMENT
Accident investigation
Occupational health
Safety management in design
On-site safety management
Safety management in maintenance and operations
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