Internationally Recognised Courses

IOSH Managing Safely in Construction

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Aims

To give managers the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to recognise the hazards likely to be present in the construction industry and the actions needed to control and manage them.

Content

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

Outline relevant health and safety legislation and specific legislation, codes of practice, guidance notes and know where to find information sources, and where to obtain advice and guidance on compliance
Explain how legal duties translate into managerial responsibilities
Distinguish between the duties and responsibilities of the employer and employee, client, contractor and sub contractor
Be able to verify the competence of contractors and sub-contractors
Have an understanding of risk assessment and risk control, including, identifying common and specific hazards relative to the industry.
Describe the concept of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
Have knowledge of risk rating systems
Be able to select workplace precautions relative to the hazards and record results of risk assessments and carry out reviews.
Know the statutory requirements for reporting and recording of accidents and incidents
Distinguish between accidents, incidents and near misses
Understand the principles of accident/incident investigation
Know the importance of continuous active monitoring
Explain the importance of consultation with employees or their representatives
Identify training needs

Course Structure

Module 1 Accident/incident/ill-health

Causation/investigation and avoidance.
Introduction as to why accidents happen, accident causes and high-risk operations, costs of accidents. Unsafe acts and conditions.
Principles of accident/incident investigation.

Module 2 – Legislation

Health and Safety legislation and how this transposes into everyday management responsibility.
Health and Safety Law and enforcement, Introduction to European Framework Directives.
Reasonable care, negligence, vicarious liability and levels of duty.
Specific construction legislation including The Construction Design and Management Regulations.

Module 3 – Risk Assessment and Safety Management

Introduction to risk assessment and control; hazard identification techniques and control measures – the general and specific in-house risk process, risk rating and severity; risk reduction, recording, review and monitoring, source and documentation/reference material
Successful Health and Safety Management (HSG 65), Reactive and Pro-active methods of measurement.

Module 4 – Reactive monitoring

The main managerial activities of reactive monitoring; measuring performance; events and out-comes; reporting and recording (legislative compliance and company specific); RIDDOR; reportable outcomes; non-reportable outcomes; dangerous occurrences (construction specific) relating to:
- Excavation
- recording
- Working at heights
- Lifting operations
- Moving and handling
- Working in confined spaces
- Recording
- Scaffolding
- Steel erection
- Use of mobile cranes
- Noise and vibration
- Mobile tools and plant
- Hazardous substances
- Movement of people

Module 5 – Active monitoring

Continuous active monitoring methods
Periodic examination and formal monitoring
Inspections and audits
Activity observation
Frequency of monitoring
Documents and records
The use of performance standards as a basis for measuring achievement
Analysis of information and records

Module 6 – Controlling Common workplace hazards

Management of both core and other hazards associated with a construction environment.
The relevant guidance, codes of practice, standards and source documentation applicable
Identification for each hazard of key actions to minimise risk, key management activities, legislation and information

Module 7 – Human Factors

Attitudes and behaviour in the workplace
Factors that may affect human behaviour: personality; attitude; aptitude, motivation, dangerous behaviour.
The effects of experience, intelligence, education and training on behaviour at Working Safely the workplace environment and its effect on the individual
Communication and information; perception of risk; stresses in the workplace

Certification

A written assessment paper consisting of 20 multi-choice questions and a practical assessment Successful delegates will receive an IOSH Managing Safely in Construction certificate

Location and Duration

The duration of the course is 4-days. The course is delivered at Megamas Training Company Sdn, Bhd., in Mumong/Kuala Balai, Kuala Belait or any other suitable locations.

Pre-Requisite

None

Validity

Single IOSH Qualifications. Life long award

Medical Required

Delegates

Minimum number 8 Maximum number 16

Approval

IOSH Approved

The NEBOSH International General Certification In Occupational Safety and Health

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Aims

The new International Certificate reflects the syllabus of the established and very popular NEBOSH General Certificate that is available in the UK. It creates a focus on management systems and best practice in the context of international standards in Health and Safety, rather than reliance on local legislation. By applying proven and recognised processes, it underpins consistent Health and Safety performance. It provides a broad base of knowledge on which a base level of competence in occupational health and safety can be developed.

Outcomes

Identify common hazards in the workplace and advice on appropriate remedial action
Understand the foundations and framework for regulation of health and safety, including international standards and conventions such as ISO and ILO.
Assist in the preparation, review and monitoring of safety policy and procedures including pro-active and reactive strategies, training, audits and safety committees.
Investigate accidents and other incidents and prepare cost-effective proposals to prevent recurrence.
Communicate effectively on health and safety matters, including the use of reports.
Describe human and organizational factors affecting health and safety performance assessment – for example, health & safety culture.
Undertake effective workplace inspections and recommend cost effective remedial action.
Maintain records and information sources to advise management.
Advise of appropriate action to minimise fire risk and develop fire procedures.
Advise on the chemical and biological hazards and control.
Advise on safety in construction.

Content

DAY 1
- Health & Safety Foundations.
- Internationals Standards, e.g. ILO & ISO standards.
- Costs of Accidents
- Safety and Health Management Systems
- Health & Safety Policy
- Consultant with Workers
DAY 2
- Active Monitoring Inspections, sampling, audits
- Safety Signs
- Safe Systems
- Permits to Work
- Confined Space Work
- Workplace Health, Safety & Welfare
DAY 3
- Risk assessments and principles of control
- Accident causation: prevention/costs
- Accident investigation & reporting
- First aid at work
DAY 4
- Management of construction activities
- Construction Safety
- Materials Handling
- Access safety and work at height
DAY 5
- Fire prevention and precautions
- Display Screen Equipment in the workplace
- Manual handling in the work place, hazards/ controls
DAY 6
- Health & Safety culture
- Human factors in accident prevention
- Safeguarding of machinery
- Lifting Equipment
DAY 7
- Occupational Health & Hygiene
- Workplace Monitoring
- Control of Hazardous Substances
- Ventilation & Extraction
DAY 8
- Noise Radiation & Heat
- Electrical Safety
- Stress & violence at work
- Environmental Issues
DAY 9
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Sources of information
- Revision
- Practical Assessment Briefing
- General Revision
DAY 10
- Examination paper A1
- Examination paper A2

Location and Duration

The duration of the course is 10-days. The course is delivered at Megamas Training Company Sdn. Bhd., in Mumong/Kuala Balai, Kuala Belait, or at Megamas in Kiulap.

This course is delivered in association with our partner- EEF/Woodland Grange from the UK.

Pre-Requisite

None

Validity

Single NEBOSH qualification

Medical Required

Delegates

Minimum number 12 Maximum number 16

Approval

NEBOSH Approved

The NEBOSH General Certification In Occupational Safety and Health

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Aims

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health – is recognised in the UK and Internationally as the basis for a sound and broad introduction to the fundamentals of occupational health and safety. The syllabus provides an appreciation of good practice and safety management systems which stimulates the reduction of deaths, injuries and ill health occurring in occupational work activities.

Outcomes

Develop a breadth of knowledge in occupational safety and health to enable them to discharge more effectively their organizational duties with respect to workplace health and safety
Formulate, implement, monitor and review health and safety polices and procedures
Conduct Risk Assessments
Identify and select appropriate control measures
Perform workplace health and safety inspections

Location and Duration

The duration of the course is 13-days. The course is delivered at Megamas Training Company Sdn. Bhd., in Mumong/Kuala Balai, Kuala Belait or Kiulap.

This course is delivered in association with our partner - EEF/Woodland Grange from the UK.

Pre-Requisite

None

Validity

Single NEBOSH qualification

Medical Required

Delegates

Minimum number 8 Maximum number 16

Approval

NEBOSH Approved

IOSH Managing Safely

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Aims

A course designed for line managers, team leaders, supervisors who are required under their organisations health and safety structure to manage health and safety in the workplace. This course will enable delegates to perform their roles in a proactive and competent manner. This course leads to an internationally recognised qualification. Lunch and Drinks provided.

Outcomes

Understand the legal requirements placed upon organizations by legislation.
Identifying relevant legislation and obtain guidance and advice on compliance.
Understand the principles of a safety management system
Understand the role of the organizations health and safety policy
Identify the role of risk management
How to perform risk assessments and select the appropriate control measures
Understand the role of proactive and reactive monitoring techniques
How to manage hazards in the workplace

The course consists of eight modules:

Introducing Managing Safely
Assessing risks
Controlling risks
Understanding your responsibilities
Identifying hazards
Investigating accidents and incidents
Measuring performance
Protecting our environment

Location and Duration

The duration of the course is 4 1/2-days. The course is delivered at Megamas Training Company Sdn. Bhd., in Mumong/Kuala Balai, Kuala Belait or Kiulap.

Pre-Requisite

None

Validity

Single IOSH Qualifications. Life long award

Medical Required

Delegates

Minimum number 8 Maximum number 16

Approval

IOSH Approved