Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

Construction Site Safety

Course Aim:    

This is a one day course designed to provide the course participants with the appropriate basic awareness on the hazards and dangers associated with working on a Construction Site.

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• List their legal requirements under the Construction Regulations 2006, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 and the General Application Regulations, 2007.
• Identify the types of hazards that exist on a construction site.
• Identify and comply with their statutory requirements for all examinations, testing and inspections.
• Conduct their duties in relation to health and safety with increased confidence.

Course Programme:

• Legislation.
• Safety consultation.
• Accident reporting.
• Scaffolding.
• Manual handling & lifting.
• Working at heights.
• Cranes / lifting gear.
• Importance of first aid.
• CR forms.
• Transport.
• Noise.
• Safety of vehicles on-site.
• Noise & vibrations.
• Excavations / confined spaces.
• Tool box talks.
• Electricity.
• Personal Protective Equipment.

Training Methods:

Classroom presentation on multimedia, supplemented by videos, and flipchart discussions throughout the course.  Course handouts, training records, evaluation forms are also provided and used. 

Course Attendance:

• Maximum of 12 participants.
• 1 day duration.

For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.

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