Safety Engineering
Safety Engineering & Risk Management
Mentorship Program Description:
This course provides essential knowledge and skills required for a safety engineer in the construction industry. It covers safety laws and regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, site safety procedures, and accident prevention strategies. The course emphasizes compliance with international and local Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards such as ISO 45001 to ensure safe working conditions on construction sites.
Mentorship Program Objectives:
By the end of this Mentorship Program, students will be able to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a safety engineer in construction.
- Identify and mitigate hazards and risks on a construction site.
- Develop and enforce site safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
- Ensure compliance with construction safety laws and standards.
- Implement fall protection, scaffolding safety, excavation safety, and PPE usage.
- Manage emergency response, fire safety, and first-aid procedures.
Program Module
Week 1: Introduction to Construction Safety
- Role & responsibilities of a construction safety engineer
- Importance of safety in construction projects
Week 2-3: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Types of construction hazards (physical, chemical, mechanical, electrical)
- Risk assessment techniques (HIRA - Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)
- Hierarchy of controls: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative, PPE
Week 4-5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Worksite Safety
- PPE selection, usage, and maintenance
- Site access control and security procedures
- Safe handling of materials and equipment
Week 6-7: Fall Protection & Scaffolding Safety
- Fall hazards and fall protection systems
- Scaffolding types, erection, inspection, and dismantling
- Work at heights: harness use, ladders, and aerial lifts
Week 8-9: Excavation, Confined Space & Electrical Safety
- Excavation & trenching safety (soil stability, shoring, benching, trench boxes)
- Confined space entry procedures and atmospheric testing
- Electrical hazards, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and shock prevention
Week 10-11: Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- Fire prevention strategies and firefighting techniques
- Emergency response planning and evacuation procedures
- First-aid training and medical emergency handling
Week 12-14: Safety Audits, Legal Compliance & Documentation
- ISO 45001 and local labor laws
- Incident reporting, accident investigation, and root cause analysis
- Safety documentation: Method Statements, Risk Assessments, PTW (Permit to Work)
Week 15: Case Studies & Practical Demonstrations
- Case studies on major construction accidents and lessons learned
- On-site safety demonstrations and mock drills
- Case studies on real construction safety incidents
- Hands-on safety drills (fire safety, first aid, evacuation)
- Interactive lectures & discussions
- Site visits for safety assessments
- Software training (HSE Management Systems, Incident Reporting Tools)