Construction Regulation Course
Construction Regulations Course
19 June 2015: Southern Sun: Century City (Canal Walk): Cape Town
Includes an update on the latest amendments to the “Amended Construction Regulations 2014”
Purpose of the course
The course provides an overview of the ‘Amended Construction Regulations, 2014’.
The course is aimed at updating and equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the new amendments to the Construction Regulations in order to ensure legal compliance on construction sites and workplaces.
Course content:
Module 1: Introduction
Establishment and embodied principles related to construction.
Module 2: Laying the foundation
Definitions and terminology applicable to construction work
Module 3: Construction work and the‘permit’system
Meaning and scope of construction work.The new ‘Permit to Work system’, and when and how to apply for it before the commencement of construction work.
Module 4: Notification of construction work
When and how to notify the Provincial Chief Inspector of intended construction work.
Module 5: Legal responsibilities of interested and affected parties
New legal responsibilities of persons like Clients, Agents, Designers, Principle Contractors, Contractors and Sub-contractors.
Module 6:Management and supervision of construction work
The appointment and responsibilities of construction managers; assistant construction managers and construction health and safety officers. Competence and professional registration of these persons.
Module 7: Risk assessments
Risk assessments on construction sites with specific reference to Baseline Risk Assessments.
Module 8: Digging into the specifications
Specifications and requirements stipulated by the various construction regulations including: Fall protection, Structures, Temporary works,Excavation,Demolition work, Tunneling, Scaffolding,Suspended platforms, Rope access work, Material hoists, Bulk mixing plant, Explosive actuated fastening device, Cranes, Construction vehicles and mobile plant,Electrical installations and machinery on construction sites. Use and temporary storage of flammable liquids on construction sites, Water environments, Housekeeping and general safeguarding on construction sites, Stacking and storing on construction sites, Construction employees’ facilities, Construction health and safety technical committee and Approved inspection authorities.
Module 9: Health and safety plan
What should the‘’Health and Safety plan’’consist of. (Example included –CD Format)
Module 10: Legal appointments
Legal appointments relevant to construction. (Examples included –CD format)
Module 11: Other prescribed documentation
Various Annexures
Course outcomes:
After attending this program the learner will have a clear understanding of the principles and statues stipulated by the Construction Regulations.The Learner will also be updated on the latest amendments to these regulations.
The qualifying learner should be capable of:
· Communicating and using the terminology relevant to construction.
· Knowing what is meant by the term ‘construction work’.
· Knowing when and how to apply for a ‘Permit to Work’ in order to perform construction work.
· Understanding when and how to notify the Provincial Chief Inspector of intended construction work.
· Explaining the basic requirements stipulated by the Construction Regulations
· Understanding the administrative requirements applicable to construction
· Understanding record keeping required by the Construction regulation
· Understanding the legal responsibilities of all the interested and affected persons stipulated by the Construction regulation.
· Understanding the different legal appointments that should be made before certain types of construction work is performed.
· Understanding when and how risk assessments should be performed.
· Compiling a suitable,sufficiently documented,site specific a ‘health and safety plan’.
· Compiling and managing of a ‘health and safety file’.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at all persons who are involved in construction work like, clients,agents, principle contractors, contractors, sub-contractors;construction managers; construction health and safety officers,project managers, engineers,architect and designers..
Price
· R 1890 (incl. Vat) per delegate.
· Price include course material, certificates, legislation and catering/ refreshments.
· Safe and secure parking.
For further information contact
Deidre at telephone: (012) 666 8284/ 083 556 9407
Fax: (086) 547 2636 or (012) 661 3208
Mail: [email protected]
