HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE USE OF CONSTRUCTION SITE MACHINERY AND VEHICLES

The programme covers health and safety requirements when operating construction site machinery and vehicles, focusing on accident prevention, risk assessment and protective measures.

Participants will be able to identify hazards, implement preventive measures, perform safety inspections and operate construction machinery safely and effectively.

Occupational Health and Safety legislation
PUWER regulations
Construction site accidents
Employer and employee responsibilities
Hazards related to construction machinery
Safe working environments
Noise and vibration risks
Ergonomic hazards
Risk assessment procedures
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CE conformity requirements
Selection of suitable machinery
Machinery rollover prevention
Pre-use inspections
Periodic inspections
Safe operation and transportation
Emergency procedures
Fire and accident response
Incident reporting and investigation
Construction site action plans