This practical and interactive course provides construction managers, foremen, supervisors, and safety professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage both the technical and human aspects of health and safety on site. Covering essential legislation, risk assessment practices, mental health awareness, and strategies for managing behaviors, the course goes beyond compliance to focus on building a culture of safety, accountability, and open communication.
> Understand key health and safety legislation, the duties of employers, employees, and clients, and how these apply in practice.
> Recognise how poor application of legal duties can lead to serious repercussions, and how proper implementation protects both people and projects.
> Carry out hazard identification, risk assessments, and method statements.
> Identify and manage risk groups and high-risk situations such as shift work, working at height, electricity, and manual handling.
> Recognise signs of mental health issues on site and understand how these can translate into safety risks.
> Approach sensitive conversations on mental health, addiction, and personal struggles with confidence, using coaching over discipline where appropriate.
> Develop strategies to create a positive safety cultureApply best practice in accident and incident reporting
> Gain practical conflict resolution techniques
Site foremen, supervisors, and managers responsible for health and safety.Project managers and client representatives overseeing construction projects.Health and safety officers and coordinators working on site.HR, wellbeing, and training professionals supporting safety culture in construction.Anyone involved in managing subcontractors, external teams, or safety compliance on construction sites.
Dr Victor Hrymak is a leading fire and safety consultant, expert witness, and principal lecturer for the MSc in Environmental Health & Safety at TU Dublin. With over 30 years' experience across the public and private sectors, his career has spanned inspection, project management, and enforcement roles in London, as well as serving as Head of Fire & Safety at Trinity College Dublin. A published safety author, he has spoken at national and international conferences and professional forums. His specialist expertise includes safety auditing, risk assessment, and the development of robust safety management systems, with a strong focus on practical implementation within the construction sector.