Health and Safety
Health and safety in construction is not a matter to be taken lightly. An organised effort and procedures for identifying workplace hazards and reducing accidents and exposure to harmful situations and substances needs to be front of mind in every aspect of construction at all times. It also includes training of personnel in accident prevention, accident response, emergency preparedness, and use of protective clothing and equipment.
Evidence has shown that well-managed companies achieve high health and safety standards because it is an integral part of the management task.
Below is a list of Structured CPD associated training, useful resources and Unstructured CPD activities relating to Health & Safety.
Examples of Third Party Training Suppliers: Structured CPD
The Health Safety Authority
The Health and Safety Authority website provide details about a number of health and safety training providers and educational bodies that offer formal training and education in health and safety.
Further information is available here
Construction Industry Federation
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) provides a wide range of construction related health and safety management training programmes designed for construction professionals. The programmes are fully accredited by IOSH and QQI which provide the learner with access to the European Educational framework.
http://cif.ie/training-and-development/health-and-safety-courses-by-cif.html
CPD - All Construction Industry Federation Programmes are awarded with Structured CPD points.
University College Cork (UCC) Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Diploma
UCC offer suite of part-time Continuing Education programmes relevant for the Construction Sector which will be delivered in UCC from autumn 2016. They have added a number of new programmes this year. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Diploma course provides the education and training required to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the Irish construction industry workforce. The training is directed at Irish working conditions with particular emphasis on the construction industry. However, the course content is sufficiently broad to allow for new situations in different industries.
http://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-dshwwc/#
The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO)
The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) are a certificed FETAC centre of learning and provide a number of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI previously was FETAC) accredited courses.
CPD - Structured CPD points can be gained from these programmes. 1 Hour of learning = 1 CPD point.
Kearney Training & Consultancy (KTC Safety) Ltd
Kearney Training & Consultancy (KTC Safety) Ltd specialise in safety consultancy and safety training and provide a nationwide service.
http://www.ktcsafety.ie/training-courses/
CPD - Structured CPD points can be gained from these programmes. 1 Hour of learning = 1 CPD point.
Information resources
- Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
- Health & Safety Authority
- National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)
- National Irish Safety Organisation
- Safe Pass programme Information - Safe Pass is a safety awareness training programme for construction workers.
Unstructured CPD Resources
- “Definitions of construction and how each definition can apply to your activities” – Health & Safety Authority publication.
- “Programme of Work – 2016” - This is the first programme of work prepared by the Health and Safety Authority under its strategy for 2016 to 2018, and is developed to contribute to our long-term vision of healthy, safe and productive lives.
- The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) has developed over the years a strong reputation for organising premier health and safety events and resources about Occupational Safety and Health.
- Health & Safety Review (HSR) is a subscription magazine providing comprehensive coverage of occupational health and safety and environmental issues.