Managing Health & Safety on site work (minor construction/project work)

COURSE BACKGROUND
This BRAND NEW 1 DAY COURSE will provide an overview of key safety issues associated with minor construction works including: building refurbishment /alterations, minor construction projects and building repairs.

To enable delegates to better understand how such projects should be planned, managed and delivered to limit the effects of accidents and poor safety standards.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Those who have responsibilities relating to the management of minor construction works and projects:
• Building/Facilities/Estate Managers
• Property/ Building Surveyors
• Site Supervisors
• Developers and Architects

(NB those who are required to act as the CDM-C or Designer in CDM related work are advised to attend one of our more in depth CDM courses.)

SPEAKERS’ PANEL
The speaker for each course will be from a panel of either Rodger Hope

OVERVIEW
Fundamentals of health and safety
• Defining good ‘health and safety’
• Importance of reporting and investigating accidents/incidents
• Health and safety in the construction sector

Health and safety arrangements
• Roles of the key parties
• Overview of the main legal requirements
• Concept of hazard, risk and risk assessment

Defining minor works/projects
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations



• When does CDM apply?
• Key requirements of CDM
• Using the principles of CDM to manage minor works
• Ensuring projects are adequately planned and delivered
• Communication and co-operation
• Method statements & risk assessments

Site safety
• Working at height
• Vehicles and people
• Excavations and site services
• Plant and equipment safety
• Access equipment – scaffolds, MWEPs, ladders
• Electrical safety on construction sites
• Fire safety
• Hazardous substances & noise
• Welfare arrangements – welfare and first aid facilities

Summary
Open forum

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
• Having attended the course delegates should be able to:
• Understand the key safety requirements in relation to minor construction type work.
• Understand the key duties imposed on the parties involved.
• Identify the type of work that falls under CDM and state the key requirements of CDM.
• Appreciate the typical hazards associated with such work and be able to identify good/poor practices

13 October 2011 Manchester
22 November 2011 London

Delivery:	Classroom
Regions:	Scotland Northern Ireland North East England North West England The West Midlands South West England South East England London
Category:	Health & Safety