Click here to download registration forms: 5 November 2010: Southern Sun: OR Tambo International Airport

Construction Regulations Course

Includes an update on the latest amendments to construction

‘‘Draft Amendment to the Construction Regulations, 2003’’ (Published – 11 May 2010)
05 November 2010: Southern Sun – OR Tambo International Airport

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction

• Establishment and embodied principles related to construction.

Module 2: Laying the foundation

• Important definitions and terminology applicable to construction.

Module 3: Construction work and the “permit” system

• Meaning and scope of construction work. The new ‘’permit’’ system, when and how to apply for it before the performance of construction work.

Module 4: Legal responsibilities of interested and affected parties

• Legal responsibilities of persons like clients, agents, principle contractors, contractors, sub-contractors; construction supervisors; construction health and safety practitioners (occupational safety practitioner) etc.

Module 5: Risk assessments

• Risk assessments on construction sites with specific reference to baseline risk assessments.

Module 6: Digging into the specifications

• Specifications and requirements stipulated by the various construction regulations including: Fall protection, Structures, Formwork and support work, Excavation work, Demolition work, Tunnelling, Scaffolding, Suspended platforms, Boatswain’s chairs, Material hoists, Bulk mixing plant, Explosive powered tools, Cranes, Vehicles and mobile plant, Electrical installations and machinery, Flammable liquids, Water environments, Housekeeping, Stacking and storage, Fire precautions, Employees facilities, Construction health and safety technical committee, Approved inspection authorities.

Module 7: Health and safety plan

• What should the ‘’health and safety plan’’ consist of. (Example included – CD format)

Module 8: Legal appointments

• Legal appointments relevant to construction. (Examples included – CD format)

Module 9: Other prescribed documentation

• Various Annexure(s) and schedules

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

The course is aimed at equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand and interpret the prescriptions of the Construction Regulations in order to ensure legal compliance on construction sites and workplaces.

The course also provides an overviews of the ‘‘Draft Amendment to the Construction Regulations’’, published on 11 May 2010.

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 you 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’’ in order to perform construction work
• Explaining the basic requirements stipulated by the Construction Regulations
• Understanding the administrative requirements applicable to construction
• Understanding record keeping required by the regulation
• Understanding the legal responsibilities of all the interested and affected persons stipulated by the 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 like, clients, agents, principle contractors, contractors, sub-contractors; construction supervisors; construction health and safety practitioners, project managers, engineers, architect , designers etc.

PRICE:

• R 1 290-00 (incl. Vat) per delegate

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Student manual
• CD containing a copy of the OHS Act and newest regulations; examples of legal appointments as well as an example of a health and safety plan.
• Certificates
• Catering/ refreshments
• Safe and secure parking

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

• Deidre at telephone (012) 666 8284
• Fax: (012) 666 8264
• Mail [email protected]

Click here to download registration forms: 5 November 2010: Southern Sun: OR Tambo International Airport