Safety in Construction

This course aims to make the students well-versed with the latest safety and health regulations and the Indian Standards applicable to the construction industry.At the end of this course, the students will be able to plan, assess, analyze and manage the hazardous construction project sites.INTENDED AUDIENCE :Civil Engineering StudentsPREREQUISITES : Not requiredINDUSTRIES SUPPORT :Any Construction Industry

Week 1: Basic terminology in safety, types of injuries, safety pyramidWeek 2: Accident patterns, theories of accident-causationWeek 3: Planning for safety budget, safety cultureWeek 4: Introduction to OSHA regulations; Role of stakeholders in safetyWeek 5: Site safety programs - Job hazard analysis, accident investigation & accident indices-violation, penaltyWeek 6: Safety during construction, alteration, demolition works – Earthwork, steel construction, temporary structures, masonry & concrete construction, cutting & weldingWeek 7: SoPs (Safe Operating Procedures) – Construction equipment, materials handling-disposal & hand toolsWeek 8: Other hazards – fire, confined spaces, electrical safety; BIM & safety