Objectives
Understand the Legal aspects of H&S in construction projects
Course Details
Objectives
Understand the Legal aspects of H&S in construction projects Identify H&S hazards within a construction project Learn what is required from a Contractor Understand the elements of H&S Management Systems Develop insight in Occupational Health Explain the requirements of Pre Construction Safety Reports and Pre Operation Safety Reports
Outline
Legislation and Contractors • Definitions • H&S Foundations • Legal Compliance o Civil o Criminal o Employer / Employee Duties and Responsibilities • ILO Construction Convention C-167 • EU Directive 92/57/EEC – temporary or mobile construction sites • Contractor Selection and Induction
Construction Project Health & Safety Plan, Fire & Environment • Management Systems, ILO-OHS 2001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 • Construction Project Health & Safety Plan • Risk Assessments • Environmental Rules and Regulations • Incident Reporting • Fire Prevention • First Aid
Occupational Health • Chemicals hazards • Biological hazards • Physical hazards • Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking • Personal Protective Equipment PPE • Psychological hazards
Common Hazards and Controls • Excavations and Confined Spaces • Movement of People and Vehicles • Safety in the use of Lifting and moving Equipment • Working at height • Site Access and Security • Permit-To-Work (PTW) Process
Construction of High Hazard Plants • Legislation and good practice o PSM 1910.119 o Seveso Directive • Pre Construction Safety Reports • Pre Operation Safety Reports
Who Should Attend ?
HSE Personnel Contractors Mechanical Engineers Inspection Engineers Existing and New Project Managers Graduate Engineers