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Trinity College Dublin: Health and Safety in Construction

Institution Trinity College Dublin
Department School of Engineering
Web https://www.tcd.ie
Study type Taught

Summary

This one-year postgraduate course is designed to enable civil engineers and other construction professionals to become familiar with the latest developments in Health and Safety legislation and practice. In addition, the course will provide them with the knowledge necessary to perform the roles of Project Supervisor, Health and Safety Coordinator, Safety Advisor, and Safety Officer. In general, the issue of Health and Safety related competency in design and on construction sites is comprehensively dealt with in this programme. The course has been accredited by IOSH and students successfully completing the programme will be eligible to apply for graduate level membership of IOSH.

Course Organisation:

Lectures are normally held on Friday evening 7 - 10 p.m. and Saturday morning 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each week throughout the two semesters (September to April). In addition to attending lectures, participants are required to submit coursework as part of the students' assessment.

Course Content:

Health and safety legislation and legal framework Risk management for design and construction Construction regulations Other relevant legislation Health and safety management and training Health and welfare issues; physical and chemical agents ' regulations and controls Assessment:

Two three-hour examinations are held on two Saturdays in April.

Recommended texts:

Extensive notes are provided by individual lecturers, who may also recommend texts.

https://www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments/assets/world/PG_2021_Fees_25.11.pdf

PG Dip

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