Building a Solid Foundation: The Vital Importance of Prioritising Safety Training on Construction Sites

Empowering Employers and Workers to Create a Safe and Secure Construction Environment

Controlling contractors has been a significant health and safety issue for all companies, particularly facilities management companies, since the legal precedent set by the Octel case in 1996. This case set the legal bar for the requirement a client has when selecting, approving, and overseeing contractors undertaking work on their or their own client’s behalf.

To meet that requirement, you need to be aware of these key points and your responsibilities under the legislation.

• How to manage risks sensibly by planning work from start to finish
• Effectively communicate risk management to relevant parties
• Work collaboratively and coordinate with others
• Keep those that need to know informed about risk management through access to relevant information at the right time
• Involve workers in the risk management process through consultation and engagement

Have you seen our recent?webinar ?on Control Of Contractors For FM Companies?

What you will get from the webinar

• A better understanding of the legal requirements
• Advice on how to plan for safety and minimising risk
• Appreciation of the complexity and how to ensure that you are on top of what is required
• Webinar replay

Make safety a priority

It’s crucial for employers and workers to prioritise safety on construction sites through regular safety training. There are many risks involved when working on a construction site one of which is electrocution. Electricity can and does take lives, it’s not something you can see, feel, hear or smell so care must be taken to avoid electrocution on building sites.

Electrocution

Construction sites have a high presence of electrical wires, power lines, and electrical equipment. Workers can be at risk of electrocution if they come into contact with live wires or faulty electrical systems. Electrical accidents can result in severe injuries or even death.

The?Ligtas: Electrical Safety Awareness ?course will provide employees with knowledge of what the hazards are regarding electricity and what precautions should be taken to prevent electrical shock.

This course will not qualify you to work on electrical systems.

Who is this course for?

This entry-level awareness course is aimed at all employees to ensure that there is a general understanding of electrical safety issues and requirements in the workplace. The course is particularly useful for those people who need an understanding of electrical safety, such as those appointing contractors to work on their behalf.

Inadequate safety training and supervision

Stats published by IOSH found that 7,500 people around the world still die from unsafe and unhealthy working conditions every day.

This is in part due to inadequate safety training and supervision. Insufficient training and lack of proper supervision contribute to the hazards on construction sites. Workers who are unfamiliar with safety protocols, procedures, and equipment operations are more susceptible to accidents. Additionally, inadequate supervision can result in workers taking unnecessary risks or not adhering to safety guidelines.

It’s crucial for employers and workers to prioritise safety on construction sites through regular safety training, the implementation of safety protocols, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the presence of qualified supervisors who can enforce safety practices.

One way to do this is for everyone to complete the?Ligtas: NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) Course .

Course Overview

The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction qualification is aimed at anyone (managers, supervisors and workers) in the construction sector. It’s ideal for anyone who needs a broad understanding of construction health and safety issues to be able to manage day-to-day risks effectively.

Holders of the qualification will be able to apply for Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). This qualification is also eligible for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card scheme.

Key topics

The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction comprises one unit:

NC1 Managing Construction Safely

Assessments

The NC1 is assessed by a 48-hour, open-book examination; you must achieve a ‘Pass’ to be awarded the qualification.

Who is this course for?

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is ideal for:

• Construction site managers
• Contracts managers
• Site workers with health and safety responsibilities
• Construction health and safety advisors

It also makes excellent continued professional development (CPD) for health and safety professionals working in other industries or looking to move into construction.

Everyone should be able to go to work and return home safely each day.

Bookings for the above courses can be made online or via the telephone at 02922 800 000 or?[email protected] ?our trusted team of experts are ready to take your call.