Construction Safety & Health Officer Training Programme

Construction Safety & Health Officer Training Programme

Syllabus & Modules

a) Module 1 – Introduction

• Introduction to the Course.
• Course Objectives.
• Course Outline.
• Workplace Accidents in the Construction Industry.
• Construction Processes & Activities.
• Terminology.

b) Module 2 – Overview of OSH Legislation

• Salient provisions of OSH Legislation:
• Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994, Regulations & Orders.
• Factories & Machinery Act 1967, Regulations & Rules.
• Overview of Factories & Machinery (Building Operations & Works of Engineering Construction) (Safety) Regulations 1986.
• Designs by Professional Engineers & Approval by the Department of Occupational Safety & Health.
• Case Study.

c) Module 3 – Overview of OSH Management System

• Introduction.
• What is an OSH Management System?
• Global OSH Management System.
• Overview of an OSH Management System.
• Developing an OSH Management System.
• Reviewing an OSH Management System on Site.
• Case Study.

d) Module 4 – Pre-Construction OSH Planning

• Introduction.
• Safety Plan:
  
  • Preliminary Assessment.
  • Developing Safety Plan.
• Site Planning / Implementation:
  
  • Utilising Preliminary Assessment Output / Site Layout.
  • Appointment of Safety Personnel / Organisation.
  • Arrangements with Sub-Contractors.
• OSH Budgeting.
• Statutory Notification.
• Temporary Traffic Management.
• PPE Management / Safety Signages.
• Case Study.

e) Module 5 – Monitoring Workplace OSH

• Site Management:
  
  • Site Safety, Health, Welfare Provisions & Housekeeping.
• Earthwork / Excavation.
• Piling.
• Underground Services.
• Marine Work.
• Concrete Work.
• Steel & Pre-Cast Structure.
• Working at Height.
• Confined Spaces.
• Chemical Hazards.
• Hand & Power Tools.
• Mechanical & Electrical Works.
• Post Construction.
• Emergency Preparedness.
• Case Study.

f) Module 6 – Workplace OSH Inspections

• Introduction.
• Types of Workplace Inspection.
• Objectives of In-House Inspections.
• Steps of Workplace Inspection.
• Sample of Inspection Checklist Guidance.
• Sample of Workplace Inspection Report.
• Group Activities.

g) Module 7 – Accident Notification & Investigation

• Introduction.
• Causes of Accident.
• Statutory Notification.
• In-House Reporting & Investigation.
• Case Study.

Fee

Green Card Holder: RM1000.00/ participant