36 Construction Safety courses in Cardiff

This course provides a basic understanding of health & safety duties and responsibilities...

The learning objectives that we believe you require to be covered within the training include: * A detailed understanding of the CDM 2015 Regulations and how they should work in practice * An understanding of the key roles (Designer, Principal designer, contractor, principal contractor and client) under CDM 2015 * What constitutes design and when you may be acting as a designer * The requirements for notification * Pre construction information, the construction phase plan and the H&S file * An opportunity for delegates to ask questions and gain clarification on specific project requirements 1 INTRODUCTION * Why manage health and safety? * The costs of accidents * Construction industry statistics * Why CDM 2015? 2 OVERVIEW OF HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW AND LIABILITIES * Criminal and civil law * Liability * Enforcement and prosecution * Compliance - how far do we go? * Statutory duties 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW IN CONSTRUCTION - THE CURRENT FRAMEWORK * Framework of relevant legislation * Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 * Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 * Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 * Work at Height Regulations 2005 * Who is responsible for the risks created by construction work? * Shared workplaces/shared responsibilities * Control of contractors - importance of contract law 4 CDM 2015 - THE PRINCIPLES AND CURRENT BEST PRACTICE * Scope - what is construction? * Application - when do the Regulations apply? * The CDM management system * Dutyholders (client, designer, principal designer, principal contractor, contractor) * Documents (pre construction information, Notification, construction phase Plan, H&S File) * Management process * The 2015 HSE guidance / industry best practice * Clarification of roles and responsibilities 5 COMPETENCE UNDER CDM 2015 * What is 'Competence'? * The criteria to be used in construction * Achieving continuous improvement 6 PART 4 CONSTRUCTION HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE * Overview of Part 4 * Responsibilities * Welfare arrangements 7 RISK ASSESSMENT AND THE ROLE OF THE DESIGNER * Principles of risk assessment * Loss prevention / hazard management * What is a suitable risk assessment? * Design v construction risk assessment * The client is a designer? * Whose risk is it? 8 RISK ASSESSMENT EXERCISE * Understanding the principles of design risk assessment * Identifying hazards under the control of clients and designers * Quantifying the risk 9 QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION AND REVIEW

The aim of the CCNSG Safety Passport is to ensure a basic knowledge of health and safety for all site personnel to enable them, after appropriate site induction, to work on site more safely with lower risk to themselves and others. Book via our website @ ESS | Training Courses | Vp ESS (vp-ess.com)

If your organisation manages contractors then your staff need to understand the health and safety issues. This course is the answer. The expert trainer will set out clearly the legal responsibilities of all relevant parties and explore the practical application of these responsibilities with the course participants. The course will then examine the issues associated with the planning of work to be contracted out and the evaluation, selection, control and monitoring of contractors engaged to undertake the work. Although the main focus is on health and safety, the course will also explain how health and safety issues need to be integrated into your organisation's functional management processes to ensure effective control of contractors. The course will consider all types of contracted activities, including construction and maintenance, cleaning, security, plant installation, etc. This programme will give participants: * A clear understanding of the organisation's legal responsibilities for managing contractors * The information they need to assess the competence of contractors * A practical understanding of risk assessment principles and the transfer of risk to contractors * A step-by-step guide to the key aspects of managing contractors in practice, covering: * Planning of the work * Selecting contractors * Handover prior to work commencement * During the work * Reviewing the work on completion * Practical guidance on the integration of health and safety controls into organisational procedures for contractor management 1 INTRODUCTION * Who are contractors? * Why manage contractors? * Different types of contractors * Costs of poor contractor performance 2 OVERVIEW OF HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW AND LIABILITY * Health and safety law and statutory duties * Relevance of civil and criminal law * Enforcement and prosecution 3 RELEVANT LEGISLATION FOR CONTROLLING CONTRACTORS * Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 * Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 * Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (as amended, 2007) * Other relevant legislation * Contract law 4 MANAGING CONTRACTORS IN PRACTICE * Exercise - how well is it happening? * The objectives * Five step approach * Planning of the work * Selecting contractors * Handover prior to work commencement * During the work * Reviewing the work on completion 5 PLANNING THE WORK * Scope and extent * Risk assessment * Interface and other activities * Who controls what? * Contract arrangements 6 SELECTING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR(S) * Locating contractor organisations * Selection the right contractors * Assessing contractor competence * Approved lists/frameworks * Tender process 7 PRE-WORK COMMENCEMENT * Co-ordination and co-operation * Exchange of information * Contractor risk assessments and method statements * Permits to work * Case study exercise 8 DURING CONTRACT WORK * Communication and liaison * Supervision and inspection of the work * Inspection and reporting procedures * Security issues * Facilities and access 9 REVIEWING WORK ON COMPLETION * Why, what and how? * Achieving continuous improvement in contractor performance 10 QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION AND REVIEW

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015 and how these should be implemented in practice. The Regulations are put in context with other key health and safety legislation. The programme sets out clearly the roles and responsibilities of the principal duty holders and explores with the participants how these roles may vary on different types of project and procurement routes. The programme examines the content and appropriate level of information that should be included in the Pre-Construction Information and the Construction Phase Plan. The trainer will discuss best practice in implementing CDM through the new 2015 Regulations and Guidance. This course is essential for anyone who is involved in the procurement, planning, design or implementation of construction work. The course will provide you with: * An overview of construction health and safety law, liability and enforcement * A detailed understanding of the 2015 CDM Regulations and the part they play with other key legislation * An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders and the requirements for the CDM documentation * Clear advice on current best practice for complying with the principles of the CDM Regulations and the changes introduced by the 2015 Regulations * An understanding of how risk assessment should be applied practically throughout the design and how this responsibility is then transferred to contractors 1 INTRODUCTION * Why manage health and safety? * The costs of accidents * Construction industry statistics * Why CDM? * Health and safety culture in the construction industry 2 OVERVIEW OF HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW AND LIABILITIES * Criminal and civil law * Liability * Enforcement and prosecution * Compliance - how far do we go? * Statutory duties 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW IN CONSTRUCTION * Framework of relevant legislation * Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 * Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 * Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 * Who is responsible for the risks created by construction work? * Shared workplaces/shared responsibilities * Control of contractors - importance of contract law 4 CONSTRUCTION (DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2015 * Scope - What is construction? * Application - When do they apply? * The CDM Management System * Duty holders (Client, Domestic Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Contractor) * Documents (HSE Notification, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, H&S File) * Management process * The 2015 Guidance 5 BEST PRACTICE - KEY ISSUES IN THE CDM PROCESS * The client and client management arrangements * Competence and resource under CDM 2015 * The role of the Principal Designer in practice * Design risk assessment and the role of the Designer * The CDM Documents (PCI, PCI Pack, Plan and File) * Construction health, safety and welfare * Making CDM work in practice 6 QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION AND REVIEW

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015 and how these should be implemented in practice. The Regulations are put in context with other key health and safety legislation. The programme sets out clearly the roles and responsibilities of the principal duty holders and explores with the participants how these roles may vary on different types of project and procurement routes. The programme examines the content and appropriate level of information that should be included in the Pre-Construction Information and the Construction Phase Plan. The trainer will discuss best practice in implementing CDM through the new 2015 Regulations and Guidance. This course is essential for anyone who is involved in the procurement, planning, design or implementation of construction work. The course will provide you with: * An overview of construction health and safety law, liability and enforcement * A detailed understanding of the 2015 CDM Regulations and the part they play with other key legislation * An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders and the requirements for the CDM documentation * Clear advice on current best practice for complying with the principles of the CDM Regulations and the changes introduced by the 2015 Regulations * An understanding of how risk assessment should be applied practically throughout the design and how this responsibility is then transferred to contractors 1 INTRODUCTION * Why manage health and safety? * The costs of accidents * Construction industry statistics * Why CDM? * Health and safety culture in the construction industry 2 OVERVIEW OF HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW AND LIABILITIES * Criminal and civil law * Liability * Enforcement and prosecution * Compliance - how far do we go? * Statutory duties 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW IN CONSTRUCTION * Framework of relevant legislation * Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 * Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 * Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 * Who is responsible for the risks created by construction work? * Shared workplaces/shared responsibilities * Control of contractors - importance of contract law 4 CONSTRUCTION (DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2015 * Scope - What is construction? * Application - When do they apply? * The CDM Management System * Duty holders (Client, Domestic Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Contractor) * Documents (HSE Notification, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, H&S File) * Management process * The 2015 Guidance 5 BEST PRACTICE - KEY ISSUES IN THE CDM PROCESS * The client and client management arrangements * Competence and resource under CDM 2015 * The role of the Principal Designer in practice * Design risk assessment and the role of the Designer * The CDM Documents (PCI, PCI Pack, Plan and File) * Construction health, safety and welfare * Making CDM work in practice 6 QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION AND REVIEW