IOSH Managing Safely in Construction

Who the Course is For

Managers & senior site staff who are required to manage efficiently & effectively in compliance with both the organisations safety policy & current health & safety legislation.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand relevant health & safety legislation & specific legislation, codes of practice, guidance notes, its impact on managerial responsibilities & sources of information, advice & guidance on compliance
• Distinguish between the duties & responsibilities of the employer & employee, client, contractor & sub contractor
• Be able to verify the competence of contractors & sub-contractors
• Have an understanding of risk assessment & risk control, risk rating systems identifying common & specific hazards relative to the industry.
• Describe the concept of unsafe acts & unsafe conditions
• Be able to select workplace precautions relative to the hazards & record results of risk assessments & carry out reviews.
• Understand the principles & statutory requirements of accident/incident investigation, reporting & recording
• Know the importance of continuous active monitoring
• Explain the importance of consultation with employees or their representatives & identify training needs

Certification

There is a short written test & practical assessment to be successfully completed for certification.