| Conversion Package for National Certificate in Construction Safety & Health |
Audience: |
Students must already have a NEBOSH General Certificate taken within the last three years. |
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| Aims: |
To provide those who already have the NEBOSH National General Certificate with a more in-depth knowledge of the requirements of health and safety in the construction industry. |
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| Objectives: |
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- Identify construction hazards and suggest appropriate means of reducing the risk they represent.
- Understand and apply health and safety legislation, in particular the legislation applying to construction work.
- Make an inspection of a construction site and write a report to management on the findings, which is both persuasive and practical
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| Course Stucture: |
Day 1: Legal aspects specific to construction |
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Construction (Design & Management) Regulations
2007
Construction (Head Protection) Regs 1989
Refresher on:
HaSaWA
MHSWR
HSG65 |
| Day 2: General site issues |
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Work at height
Confined spaces
Excavation
Demolition |
| Day 3: Work equipment, mechanical handling |
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Work equipment, hand tools and machinery used on sites
Mechanical handling on sites |
| Day 4: Biological and physical hazards |
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Asbestos - cement dust and wet cement
Lead
Wood dust
Weil's disease
Physical hazards
Vibration
Radiation
Noise |
| Day 5: Monitoring in construction |
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Site inspections
Management responsibilities for policy revision and implementation |
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| Assessment of the course: |
One written exam paper and an unaided inspection of a construction site and the preparation of a report to management on the finding of the inspection. Students will generally be exempt from NGC1 exam, please ask on application. |
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| Course Length: |
The course consists of 5 lecture days, ½ day revision, ½ day practical assessment and 1 day of written examinations. |
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| Locations: |
Our training suite
Kent Science Park
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8PX |
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| Course Price: |
£990 + VAT per delegate, Course handouts, studybook and all refreshments are included in the price. |
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| In-house Presentation: |
Please ask for a tailored quotation |
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