Overview of Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013

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The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, which were published in August 2013 clarify and strengthen the general duties and roles of all of the key duty-holders including the client, Project Supervisors (both PSDP and PS... Read More

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, which were published in August 2013 clarify and strengthen the general duties and roles of all of the key duty-holders including the client, Project Supervisors (both PSDP and PSCS), designers, contractors and employees. The regulations introduce some new duties or modify some of the existing duties of project supervisors and contractors.

To accompany the Construction Regulations 2013 the HSA has published two new guidance documents, which will be reviewed during the training course.

These regulations apply to all construction projects including the alteration, decoration, maintenance and repair of buildings and the installation, maintenance and removal of mechanical and other systems fixed within or to structures. They place obligations on clients and designers to ensure that safety and health is taken into account before any construction work begins. Contractors must ensure that the work on site is properly co-ordinated and carried out in a safe manner.

This half-day course gives an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the key duty-holders.

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What's covered?

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  • Safety, Health and Welfare (Construction) Regulations 2013
  • The role, duties and responsibilities of the key duty-holders including the client, Project Supervisors, designers, contractors and employees
  • The Safety and Health Plan and the Safety File
  • Design Risk Assessment (DRA)
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • The role of the HSA
  • The role of the safety advisor, safety representative and others
  • Overview of guidance documents published by the HSA
  • Recent case law relating to the Construction Regulations

Who should participate?

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Anybody with an involvement in the planning and supervision of construction and maintenance projects.

What will I learn?

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Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

  • To understand the changes introduced by the 2013 Construction Regulations.
  • To understand the duties and responsibilities of the key duty holders.
  • To understand the design risk assessment process.
  • To identify the safety aspects of construction projects.
  • To understand the contents of the Guidance documents produced by the HSA.

Who are the tutors?

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Course Code
HS027
Duration
0.5 training day
Delivery Mode
This programme is delivered by or In-Company training
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What Our Learner's SayWhat Our Learner's Say


Not a very engaging topic made interesting by the trainer and provoking a lot of questions.
John W December 16, 2024
Overall an enjoyable course. Not just talking about a construction industry the tutor related it to our own workplace and future work we are planning.
Jade O June 20, 2024
Informative course.
Rhys M June 7, 2024
Great Thanks
John M June 7, 2024

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