The purpose of the course is to gain knowledge, understanding and competency on various theories and practices of construction safety management. The course introduces learners to construction safety and health, importance of job-site safety, occupational Health in Construction, theory of Accidents, and the management of safety and health in construction through the lens of risk management, OHSAS 18001 principles. The course then introduces students to the concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a solution to enhance safety management in construction sites.

Accreditation

This course is an accredited

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• On successful completion of this course the student will be able to Understand the need and
• importance of safety management in construction projects.
• Identify various safety related responsibilities among the project stakeholders and allocate the
• responsibilities for job site safety and health.
• Perform a safety risk analysis.
• Implement worker health and safety processes and procedures through the development of site
• safety plans and inculcate the safety culture.
• Identify the hazardous conditions in construction site.
• Suggest mitigation plans with various safety best practices and techniques.
• Interpret the OSHAS 18001 principles and clauses.
• Interpret the Building Information Modeling (BIM)’s role in enhancing safety in construction sites.

The following topics will be addressed during lectures: Safety Management:

• Introduction to construction safety and health
• Importance of job site safety, Occupational Health in Construction
• Safety and theory of Accidents
• Classification of Accidents
• Cost of Accidents
• Problem areas in construction safety
• Elements of effective safety program
• job site safety assessment, Safety meetings, Safety Incentives, safety in construction contracts, safety record keeping, safety culture
• Safety responsibility for workers, foremen, middle managers, top management, sub-contractors, owners, safety personnel, and subcontractors
• OSHAS 18001 principles, clauses, and interpretation
• Project HSE Management, Processes and techniques
• Building Information Modeling vs. Safety: Use of Innovative

This masterclass runs for 3 days

Price per delegate: R 8 999.00

Our Construction Safety Management is available in a variety of formats to best match your needs

In-House training: We bring the training to your location. Available with customized features created to meet your requirements.

Virtual Training: Delivered totally online, our virtual sessions are designed to keep participants engaged through relevant training, activities for practice, and ongoing reinforcement.

The courses will benefit project managers, construction managers, quantity surveyors, engineers, housing officials, facilities managers, researchers and academics, environmentalists, public and private sector clients, and other stakeholders in the built environment.