Details
Half-day course
CPD Credit: 3 hours, C1
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide clients and those working with them on construction projects with an understanding of the legal obligations placed on them by the Safety Health & Welfare (Construction) Regulations 2013.
Programme
Overview
Construction accidents and incidents effect on clients
Client involvement in driving safety in construction
Accident case studies and effects
Measures clients can adopt to ensure safety is prioritised on their projects
Legal Responsibilities
Overview of the Safety Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
Duty holders:
oRole of the Client
oRole of Designers
oRole of the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)
oRole of the Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)
oRole of the Contractor
Appointment of Duty Holders
Assessing Competency prior to making appointments
Assessing Health & Safety Resources prior to making appointments
Making formal appointments of duty holders
Notification of projects to the Health & Safety Authority
Co-operating with Project Supervisors
Clients cooperation with the PSDP
Clients cooperation with the PSCS
Supplying necessary information to the project supervisors
The Safety File
Understanding the use of the safety file
What items should be included in the safety file
Who is responsible for creating and issuing the safety file
Ongoing management of the Safety File after the works have been completed
Learning outcomes
Participants will understand the following key areas in relation to the role of Clients in construction projects:
Legal roles and responsibilities of the Key Duty Holders
The role of the client as defined within the construction regulations 2103
Assessing competency prior to the appointment of duty holders
How to appoint project supervisors
What is expected of the Client in relation to cooperation with the PSDP & PSCS
What is a safety file and how will it benefit the client
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for persons operating in the role of client or working on behalf of clients on construction projects:
Clients involved in construction or maintenance projects
Clients procuring construction or maintenance services
Out of state Clients engaging in construction projects in Ireland
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for attending this course, however persons acting in the role of Clients or working with Clients involved in construction projects would benefit most from attending this course.
Testimonials
"Excellent delivery and content"
"Interesting and relevant. Practical application useful"
Tom Birney, T. Birney Engineering Services: "Excellent course, well delivered by a highly experienced and interactive trainer"
Please contact the Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options. You can reach us by phone: 01 665 1305 or email cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie