DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

🏗️ Diploma in Construction Safety

🎯 Objective

To equip learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to ensure safety and compliance in construction environments. The course covers construction processes, hazard identification, accident prevention, site safety regulations, and risk management.

⏳ Duration

1 Year (Full-time / Part-time / Distance mode)

🎓 Eligibility

10+2 pass (Science preferred)

ITI / Polytechnic diploma holders in Civil, Mechanical, or related trades

Engineers or supervisors working in construction projects

Workers or foremen aspiring for safety roles on construction sites

🧠 Course Curriculum / Syllabus

📘 Module 1: Introduction to Construction Safety

Construction industry overview

Roles of a safety officer in construction

Importance of safety in civil, mechanical, and electrical works

📗 Module 2: Construction Site Hazards and Control

Fall hazards and prevention (working at heights)

Scaffolding and ladder safety

Excavation, trenching, and confined space safety

📙 Module 3: Machinery and Material Handling Safety

Lifting operations and crane safety

Electrical and welding safety

Safety in concreting, steelwork, and material transport

📕 Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Selection and use of PPE

Site layout and safety signage

Barricading and access control

📘 Module 5: Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Fire prevention in construction sites

Emergency planning and rescue techniques

Disaster response coordination

📗 Module 6: Legal Compliance and Documentation

Construction site laws under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act

Factories Act & Labour Welfare Provisions

Site safety checklists, permits, and documentation

📙 Module 7: Environmental and Health Aspects

Dust and noise pollution control

Waste and debris management

Health and hygiene for construction workers

📕 Module 8: Project Work / Site Internship

Field report or case study on live construction safety practice

Safety audit of a construction site

Preparation of a safety management plan

🧪 Practical Training

Mock drills and site safety exercises

Use of harnesses, helmets, safety nets, etc.

Real-time site observation and safety assessment

🏛️ Institutes Offering the Course

All India Fire Service Training Institute

Construction skill development centers

Safety and fire training institutes

State and private polytechnic colleges

💼 Career Opportunities

Construction Safety Officer / Supervisor

Site Safety Coordinator

HSE Engineer – Construction Projects

Safety Inspector – Real Estate/Infrastructure Projects

Contractor Safety Compliance Specialist

📜 Certification

Participants are awarded a Diploma in Construction Safety, which may be:

Recognized by a university or technical education board

Compliant with national norms under BOCW Act, OSHA, and ISO 45001