Basic HSE and HOP principles in construction

Audience
The course is aimed at employees, managers, bases, foremen, project managers and others who work in or against buildings and facilities and who are responsible for or participate in the work of the HSE. It is suitable for both skilled workers and officials who need a basic understanding of HSE, HOP (Human and Organisational Performance) principles, risk assessment, interaction, preparedness and safety culture at the construction site.

Learning objectives
Participants will gain a basic and comprehensive understanding of HSE and HOP principles in construction. They will learn how security is created through interaction between people, technology and organization. The course provides insight into risk assessment, barriers, roles and responsibilities, use of protective equipment, work environment, preparedness, first aid and learning from incidents. The aim is to strengthen safety capacity and prevent accidents through systematic and practical HSE work.

After completing the course you will be able to

• Explain what HSE and HOP involve and how the principles are applied in construction.
• Understand safety as the ability to manage risk, learn from experience and prevent accidents.
• Identify hazards, mistakes and circumstances in everyday working life.
• Conducting and contributing to HOP-based risk assessment using open questions and dialogue.
• Understand and follow key requirements of the Working Environment Act, the Builders Regulation and the Internal Control Regulation.
• Contribute to clear roles, good interaction and a fair safety culture at the construction site.
• Properly use personal protective equipment and understand the importance of technical and organizational barriers.
• Understand basic emergency preparedness, emergency procedures and first aid according to the ABC principle.
• Contribute to learning and improvement after incidents and near-accidents.