Construction Health and Safety Management Training Course

Duration 10 days 20 modules · 65 contact hours
Level Intermediate Certificate on completion
Who attends Construction Project Managers, HSE Managers and Advisors and others
Fee from USD 2,200 KSh 190,000 for Kenyan organisations
Where 52 cities + online See dates by city
Next start 9 Nov 2026 Course code SD-OHS-052

Before you join: Participants should have basic experience of construction projects, site operations, engineering work, contractor management or workplace safety responsibilities.

Dates & prices

Two start dates a month in every city, and live online on weekdays or weekends. Fees are per participant; classroom fees include tuition, materials, lunch and refreshments, and the certificate.

Suggest a date or city

Showing the next six months. Later dates, other cities and private deliveries for your team are available on request.

Course overview

Construction projects combine changing work fronts, multiple contractors, heavy equipment, temporary works and tight production pressures. Health and safety failures commonly arise when risk controls are copied between tasks, permits are treated as paperwork, subcontractor responsibilities are unclear, or supervisors lack reliable inspection and follow-up routines. Managers and safety practitioners need a structured way to identify hazards, select controls, verify implementation and intervene before incidents occur.

This 10-day course develops the management skills needed to plan and control construction health and safety risks. Participants work through ISO 45001 concepts, legal duty-holder arrangements, hazard identification, risk assessment, method statements, permits, contractor control, work-at-height safety, lifting operations, excavation, electrical safety, plant movement, occupational health and emergency response. The course also covers incident investigation, corrective action management, audit methods and performance reporting. Participants learn to connect site observations with risk registers, inspection findings, action tracking and management review.

Instructor-led sessions combine short technical briefings with construction cases, group analysis, site-document reviews, simulations and application planning. Participants progressively build a project health and safety management pack using realistic construction scenarios, then review and present the completed work during the capstone module. The course is available in classrooms in more than 50 cities or live online. Each participant receives a certificate of completion.

The programme suits people with responsibility for construction works, contractor coordination, site supervision, project delivery or HSE assurance who need stronger control of field hazards and safety management systems.

What you will be able to do

  • Interpret ISO 45001 requirements for a construction project health and safety management system
  • Develop task-based risk assessments using hazard identification and the Hierarchy of Controls
  • Prepare construction method statements, permits and inspection plans for high-risk work
  • Assess contractor safety capability and establish subcontractor control arrangements
  • Apply control measures for work at height, lifting, excavation, plant and electrical hazards
  • Investigate incidents using causal analysis and produce corrective action plans
  • Conduct site inspections and audits using evidence-based verification methods
  • Present a complete construction health and safety management plan for a project

Benefits of attending

For you

  • Produce defensible task risk assessments for changing construction activities
  • Lead stronger safety conversations with supervisors, contractors and work crews
  • Recognise failures in permits, method statements and site control systems
  • Investigate incidents beyond immediate unsafe acts and conditions
  • Build evidence for progression into construction HSE leadership roles

For your organisation

  • Improves consistency of risk assessments, method statements and permit controls
  • Reduces unmanaged exposure to falls, struck-by events and excavation failures
  • Strengthens contractor prequalification, induction and performance monitoring
  • Creates clearer inspection evidence, action ownership and close-out records
  • Supports ISO 45001-aligned assurance and management review processes

Course modules

20 modules over 10 days

Participants can define the management responsibilities and system elements required for construction health and safety control.

  • ISO 45001 clauses translated into construction safety management responsibilities
  • Client, principal contractor and subcontractor duty-holder interfaces mapped clearly
  • Project safety policy aligned with contractual and legal requirements
  • Safety leadership behaviours influencing supervisor and workforce decisions daily
  • Worker consultation arrangements including committees and representative roles established
  • Management review inputs, outputs and documented follow-up actions defined

Participants can develop and maintain task-based risk assessments for construction work.

  • Construction hazard identification using task, area and equipment inspections
  • Risk matrices calibrated for likelihood, consequence and exposure frequency
  • Hierarchy of Controls applied before reliance on personal protective equipment
  • Residual-risk acceptance criteria assigned to accountable project managers
  • Dynamic risk assessment triggers identified during changing site conditions
  • Risk register ownership, review dates and escalation routes established

Participants can prepare a project HSE plan that converts requirements into site controls.

  • Project HSE plans structured around scope, risks and responsibilities
  • Objectives and targets linked to measurable leading safety indicators
  • Construction phase plans coordinated with programme and mobilisation milestones
  • Site rules developed for workforce, visitors and delivery personnel
  • HSE resource plans covering supervision, welfare and emergency equipment
  • Document control arrangements for revisions, approvals and distribution

Participants can evaluate and prepare method statements that specify credible task controls.

  • Method statement sections connecting work sequence, hazards and controls
  • Job Safety Analysis used to break tasks into critical steps
  • Pre-task briefings confirming competence, equipment and changing conditions
  • Safe systems of work verified against actual field activities
  • Control measures written with accountable roles and verification points
  • Workforce acknowledgement records distinguished from genuine task understanding

Participants can establish permit controls for high-risk construction activities and energy isolation.

  • Permit-to-work roles defined for issuer, receiver and area authority
  • Hot-work permits addressing ignition sources, fire watch and monitoring
  • Lockout-tagout procedures controlling electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic energy
  • Permit handover arrangements managed across shifts and contractor interfaces
  • Gas testing records interpreted for confined spaces and hot work
  • Permit suspension and closure criteria applied after changing conditions

Participants can control contractor safety performance from prequalification through work completion.

  • Contractor prequalification criteria covering competence, incident history and resources
  • Tender HSE requirements converted into measurable contract deliverables
  • Subcontractor induction processes tailored to site hazards and rules
  • Interface risk registers used for simultaneous operations and shared areas
  • Daily coordination meetings resolving access, sequencing and control conflicts
  • Contractor performance reviews using inspections, actions and leading indicators

Participants can assess site setup arrangements that support safe access, welfare and work control.

  • Site layout plans separating pedestrians, vehicles, storage and work zones
  • Welfare facilities assessed against workforce numbers and shift patterns
  • Access and egress routes maintained during changing construction phases
  • Housekeeping standards addressing waste, trailing materials and trip hazards
  • Material storage controls preventing collapse, obstruction and manual handling injuries
  • Security arrangements controlling unauthorised entry and visitor movement

Participants can select and verify controls for work at height and scaffold activities.

  • Work-at-height hierarchy prioritising elimination, prevention and fall mitigation
  • Scaffold inspection tags checked against handover and alteration records
  • Collective protection assessed for guardrails, covers and safety nets
  • Fall arrest systems evaluated for anchor strength and rescue planning
  • Ladder use restricted through task assessment and supervision controls
  • Dropped-object prevention measures applied to elevated work activities

Participants can plan and monitor lifting operations using defined roles and control measures.

  • Lift plans matched to load weight, radius and ground conditions
  • Appointed person responsibilities defined for complex lifting operations
  • Crane selection checked against load charts and operational limits
  • Rigging inspections covering slings, shackles, hooks and lifting beams
  • Exclusion zones controlled through barriers, banksmen and communication protocols
  • Critical lift criteria requiring additional review and management approval

Participants can manage excavation and temporary works risks through planning, inspection and control.

  • Excavation permits verifying underground services, drawings and survey information
  • Trench support selected using soil assessment and excavation geometry
  • Competent person inspections scheduled after rain, vibration and alterations
  • Spoil piles and plant positioned outside collapse influence zones
  • Temporary works registers assigning design, checking and inspection responsibilities
  • Access ladders, edge protection and rescue provisions verified daily

Participants can design traffic controls that reduce vehicle and mobile plant exposure.

  • Traffic management plans separate pedestrian routes from mobile plant
  • Reversing controls use designated banksmen, cameras and exclusion areas
  • Plant pre-use inspections record defects and withdrawal requirements
  • Operator competence verified through licences, authorisations and familiarisation records
  • Delivery scheduling reduces congestion at gates, laydown areas and work fronts
  • Vehicle-pedestrian near misses analysed for route and supervision failures

Participants can verify electrical safety controls for temporary construction power systems.

  • Temporary electrical distribution designed with protection and inspection points
  • Residual current devices tested and recorded at defined intervals
  • Cable routing protected from damage, water and vehicle movement
  • Electrical isolation verified before maintenance, alteration and testing work
  • Portable equipment inspections linked to defect reporting and tagging
  • Overhead line controls address approach distances and plant restrictions

Participants can control confined-space entry, hot work and construction fire risks.

  • Confined-space classification considers access, atmosphere and engulfment hazards
  • Entry permits specify testing, ventilation, standby and rescue arrangements
  • Atmospheric monitoring records oxygen, flammables and toxic contaminants continuously
  • Hot-work controls coordinate permits, combustibles removal and fire watches
  • Construction fire plans identify temporary alarms, escape routes and assembly points
  • Emergency rescue teams assessed for equipment, competence and response times

Participants can identify occupational health exposures and establish suitable monitoring and control measures.

  • Exposure assessments address silica, asbestos, welding fumes and solvents
  • Occupational hygiene monitoring plans specify sampling methods and frequencies
  • Dust suppression selected through wet methods, extraction and enclosure
  • Noise control programmes combine engineering measures, zoning and audiometry
  • Manual handling assessments consider load, posture, distance and repetition
  • Health surveillance arrangements linked to identified occupational exposure risks

Participants can establish competence and communication arrangements for a mixed construction workforce.

  • Competence matrices identify training, licences and supervision requirements
  • Site inductions communicate critical rules, emergency actions and reporting routes
  • Toolbox talks structured around current tasks, incidents and seasonal risks
  • Language barriers addressed through visual materials and understanding checks
  • Supervisor briefings record task changes, interfaces and workforce concerns
  • Behavioural observations distinguish unsafe conditions from unsafe actions

Participants can investigate construction incidents and produce actions that address underlying causes.

  • Incident classification separates injuries, damage, near misses and dangerous occurrences
  • Initial response priorities protect people, preserve evidence and notify management
  • Five Whys analysis tests causal chains beyond immediate worker actions
  • Bow-tie analysis identifies failed barriers and missing recovery controls
  • Witness interviews use open questions, timelines and corroborating evidence
  • Corrective actions assigned with owners, deadlines and effectiveness checks

Participants can conduct inspections and audits that test whether site controls are working.

  • Planned inspection schedules prioritise high-risk activities and changing work fronts
  • Inspection checklists test conditions, behaviours, documentation and equipment status
  • Audit evidence sampled through observation, interviews and record review
  • Nonconformities classified by risk, recurrence and system-level significance
  • Action trackers monitor overdue items, barriers and escalation decisions
  • Verification visits confirm corrective actions achieved intended control outcomes

Participants can report meaningful HSE performance information for project and management decisions.

  • Leading indicators selected for inspections, observations, training and action closure
  • Lagging indicators interpreted with exposure hours and incident severity
  • Safety dashboards distinguish trends, targets, exceptions and required decisions
  • Weekly reports connect field findings with accountable management actions
  • Data quality checks identify duplicate records, missing dates and weak classifications
  • Management review packs summarise performance, risks and resource requirements

Participants can prepare emergency arrangements for credible construction site scenarios.

  • Emergency scenarios prioritised through site-specific risk assessment findings
  • Response plans assign command, communications, evacuation and medical responsibilities
  • Spill response arrangements address containment, reporting and waste disposal
  • Rescue plans developed for height, confined-space and excavation incidents
  • Emergency drills evaluated against response times, decisions and equipment readiness
  • Post-event recovery plans address welfare, investigation and work restart

Participants can build, review and present a complete construction health and safety management plan for a defined project.

  • Project scope translated into HSE objectives, roles and control arrangements
  • Risk register completed for priority construction activities and interfaces
  • Method statements, permits and inspection schedules integrated into project controls
  • Contractor management process aligned with mobilisation and work sequencing
  • Performance dashboard and incident process prepared for management review
  • Peer review tests plan completeness, practicality and evidence requirements

Exercises and examples are adapted to each cohort's sectors and roles.

What you take back to work

  1. Construction HSE management plan template
  2. Task risk assessment and risk register pack
  3. Method statement and permit-to-work templates
  4. Contractor prequalification and performance review checklist
  5. Site inspection and corrective action tracker
  6. HSE performance dashboard model

Who should attend

  • Construction Project Managers — accountable for integrating safety controls with project delivery
  • HSE Managers and Advisors — responsible for site assurance, risk control and compliance systems
  • Site Managers — need effective routines for supervising changing work activities
  • Construction Supervisors — direct work crews and enforce task-specific controls
  • Contract Managers — manage contractor selection, performance and corrective actions
  • Engineers and Quantity Surveyors — influence design, procurement and temporary works decisions

Skills and tools covered

Construction risk assessmentContractor safety controlPermit-to-work managementSite safety inspectionIncident investigationHSE performance reporting

Tools and standards

ISO 45001:2018, Hierarchy of Controls, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Bow-tie analysis

How the course runs

Training methodology

The course uses short instructor briefings to introduce standards, control methods and construction examples. Participants analyse project documents, identify hazards in work scenarios, assess risk registers, review permits and examine incident evidence. Group exercises focus on decisions that site teams must make under production pressure, including contractor coordination, lifting controls and changing work conditions. Simulations develop inspection, investigation and review skills. Individual application planning helps participants adapt course templates to their own projects, contracts and reporting arrangements.

Requirements and prerequisites

Participants should have basic experience of construction projects, site operations, engineering work, contractor management or workplace safety responsibilities. They should be able to read construction drawings, work scopes, method statements and incident reports at a working level. Familiarity with common site activities such as excavation, lifting, scaffolding or plant movement is helpful. Prior ISO 45001 auditor training, a formal safety qualification, legal training or previous incident investigation experience is not required. The course explains the management methods and technical controls before applying them to project cases.

A typical training day

08:30 – 10:30First session
10:30 – 10:45Refreshment break
10:45 – 12:30Second session
12:30 – 13:30Lunch and networking
13:30 – 15:00Third session
15:00 – 15:15Refreshment break
15:15 – 16:30Workshop and daily review

Live online deliveries follow the same structure in East Africa Time, with shorter screen blocks and longer breaks.

What the fee includes

  • Instruction by a practitioner facilitator
  • Full course workbook and materials
  • Exercise files, templates and case studies
  • Refreshments and lunch on classroom deliveries
  • Certificate of completion
  • Post-course application plan

Frequently asked questions

Participants should have basic familiarity with construction work, site operations, engineering projects or workplace safety responsibilities. A formal safety qualification or ISO 45001 auditor credential is not required.

Participants may bring non-confidential examples of risk assessments, method statements, inspection forms or project HSE plans from their workplace. Course materials and case documents are provided.

The course is designed for project managers, HSE personnel, site managers, supervisors, engineers and contract managers involved in construction work. It is particularly useful for people responsible for contractor and high-risk work control.

This course focuses on construction-specific hazards, temporary works, contractor interfaces, permits, work sequencing and field verification. It uses construction documents and site-control methods rather than general workplace examples.

Participants leave with templates and a completed management plan structure that can be adapted to their projects. The methods support immediate improvements to risk registers, inspections, contractor reviews and action tracking.

Training runs from 08:30 to 16:30 each day, providing about 6.5 contact hours daily. The first part builds core planning and risk-control methods, while later modules deepen technical hazard control, assurance and the capstone plan.

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