Description

Take command of your site's performance with the new industry standard from IOSH: the Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers course. This programme replaces the previous "Managing Safely in Construction" and is specifically designed to equip site managers and foremen with the skills to manage the full spectrum of modern site risks. Learn how to meet your legal duties, drive efficiency, and manage the environmental impact of your construction projects.
At a Glance
- Certification: IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers
- Duration: 4 Days
- Delivery: Live Virtual Classroom or Private In-Company Training
- Ideal For: Construction Site Managers, Foremen, Supervisors
- Replaces: IOSH Managing Safely in Construction
Book Online Now by choosing a course date below, or contact us at info@hollandsafety.ie to set up private on-site training tailored for your company.
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for anyone who oversees or manages safety, health, and environmental risks on a construction project, including:
- Site Managers
- Construction Managers
- Site Supervisors and Foremen
- Project Managers
- Contractors with site management responsibilities
Course Outline
This comprehensive course provides a step-by-step guide to managing the key risks on a construction site. Upon completion, you will be able to:
Day 1:
- Six Categories of Hazards
- Learn to identify and categorise the full range of hazards present on a construction site
- Manage Safe Systems of Work
- Practical implementation of safe work systems, including the development of effective method statements and the management of permit-to-work systems for high-risk tasks.
- Legal Framework
- Clear overview of Irish and EU health and safety law, focusing on the Construction Regulations
Day 2:
- Communication: Engagement & Safety Inductions
- Skills for delivering impactful toolbox talks, running comprehensive site inductions, and fostering a positive safety culture.
- Risk Assessment & Risk Control
- Master the process of conducting suitable and sufficient risk assessments for site activities
- Emergency Planning
- Learn how to prepare and implement robust emergency plans for various scenarios, including fire, medical emergencies, and environmental spills.
- Environment
- Responsibilities for protecting the environment, including waste management, pollution prevention, and minimising your site's carbon footprint.
Day 3
- Welfare & Traffic Management
- Legal requirements for providing adequate welfare facilities on site, including sanitation, canteens, and drying rooms, and the impact this has on worker morale and safety.
- Traffic Management: Setting out the Site
- Learn how to design and implement an effective site traffic management plan to safely segregate pedestrians and moving vehicles, a critical risk on any site
- Construction Phase
- Initial stages of the construction phase, including securing the site perimeter
Day 4
- Construction Phase
- Specific high-risk activities common on construction sites
Certification & Assessment
To achieve your IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers certificate, you must successfully complete two assessments:
- A written theory examination.
- A practical, work-based assessment.
Our experienced instructors provide full guidance to help you excel in both parts of the assessment.
Key Benefits of this IOSH Qualification
- The New Industry Standard: Gain the most up-to-date IOSH qualification specifically designed for modern construction management.
- Integrate Environmental Management: Learn how to manage environmental risks, a growing requirement for clients and regulators.
- Enhance Your Career: This certification demonstrates your competence in managing the three critical pillars of site responsibility: Safety, Health, and Environment.
- Meet Your Legal Obligations: Gain a thorough understanding of the regulations and legislation you need to comply with.
Additional Information
Remediation
Should learners have difficulty reaching the IOSH standard they will be supported with remediation efforts such as structured one-to-one time.
Please contact our training delivery team should you wish to discuss the options available.
Reasonable Accommodation
Holland Safety provides reasonable accommodation to meet the needs of a learner who has additional needs that may prevent them completing an assessment in its original form. Where necessary, we will endeavour to adapt assessments to remove possible barriers without altering the standard of the assessment.
Please contact our training delivery team should you wish to discuss the options available.
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Course Dates
| Start date | Days | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Places | Buy a Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-02-2026 |
|
27-02-2026 |
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15 places | |
| 23-04-2026 |
|
09-10-2025 |
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|
16 places | |
| 16-07-2026 |
|
09-10-2025 |
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|
16 places |
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