Manage Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites
About This Course
The GMS WSQ framework aims to raise the professionalism of the workforce. This Competency Unit aims to equip the construction related industry workforce with knowledge and skills for fulfilling the roles of the construction project manager.
By the end of the course, learner will acquire:
PS1: Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including the project manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework
PS2: Form the WSH Committee & implement its functions
PS3: Plan & implement safety programme, system & safe work procedure for construction activities in accordance with WSH (Construction) Regulations
PS4: Plan & implement an occupational health programme & risk assessment in accordance with general principles & requirements of related WSH Regulations & Guidelines
PS5: Plan & implement risk management for all construction activities in accordance with general principles & requirements of related WSH Regulations & Guidelines
PS6: Establish the procedures for incident reporting, accident prevention & investigation in accordance with general principles & requirements of related WSH Regulations & Guidelines
PS7: Establish & implement Safety & Health Management System in worksite in accordance with general principles & requirements of related WSH Regulations & Guidelines
PS8: Plan & participate in safety & health audit & review in worksite in accordance with general principles & requirements of related WSH Regulations & Guidelines
UK1: Workplace Safety & Health Act and related Subsidiary Legislation
UK2: WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations
UK3 WSH (Construction) Regulations
UK4: General Worksite Safety
UK5: Mechanical Material Handling & Scaffold
UK6: Excavation, Tunnelling Work & Compressed Air Environment
UK7: Occupational Health
UK8: An Overview of Risk Management
UK9: Accident Prevention & Investigation
UK10 Safety & Health Management System
UK11 Safety & Health Audits
What You'll Learn
With the statement of attainment obtained after successfully completed this course, learner will be able to practice as Construction Project Manager.
Entry Requirements
Learners are assumed to possess the following skills and knowledge:
• Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 6 and above or equivalence
• Knowledge of the construction industry activities
• Building and construction operations
• Building and construction processes
• Legal and statutory requirements associated with building and construction
• Basic safety and health issues associated with construction operations
• Written and oral communication, presentation, facilitation and problem solving skills
Learners must be holding the position of Chairman of Safety Committee, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Superintendent or equivalent post to be eligible to attend this course.