B2302 - LA SALUTE E SICUREZZA SUL LAVORO NELLE COSTRUZIONI EDILI

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows the specific regulations on workplace safety applicable on construction sites, the organization and management of safety, the identification of risk factors for the health and safety of workers and the prevention measures and collective and individual protection applicable to the construction sector.

Course contents

• The organization of safety on construction sites. Title IV of Legislative Decree 81/08 – Scope and definitions.
• The obligations and responsibilities regarding health and safety at work of construction workers.

• Safety planning and management tools on construction sites (Safety and Coordination Plan, Operational Safety Plan and the Work File).
• The main risk factors for health and safety at work in the building construction sector in the various operational phases.
• Types of construction works, organization and construction of the construction site.
• Risks and safety measures in demolition works.
• Risks and safety measures in excavation works.
• The main collective equipment used in the construction sector to prevent the risks of falling from heights.
• Metal scaffolding (types, characteristics, installation documentation and correct safe use).
• The equipment and main machines used on construction sites.
• Personal protective equipment against falls from heights and related anchoring systems.
• Electrical risk and the technical-system requirements of construction site electrical systems.

Readings/Bibliography

• Regulations on health and safety at work (DLgs 81/08)
• Teaching material provided by the teacher (presentations etc.)
  Text for further information: "The safe construction site" - Giuseppe Semeraro - Ed. EPC libri
• INAIL guidelines on safety in the construction sector

Teaching methods

Lectures, analysis of real construction site situations 

Assessment methods

Written test with 40 multiple choice questions and 1 open-ended question on the knowledge acquired on the main organisational, managerial and technical measures regarding health and safety at work applicable on construction sites.

The exam (eligibility) will be passed if the student correctly answers at least 75% of the closed questions (30 correct answers) and the open question sufficiently.

Teaching tools

Power point presentations, photographic and video illustrations relating to work phases and safety risks on construction sites

Office hours

See the website of Claudio Gaddoni