Module 1: Introduction to Construction Safety

• Importance of safety in construction
• Roles & responsibilities of safety officers
• Legal requirements: OSHA, BIS, NBC, and Factories Act
• Safety documentation and permits

Module 2: Construction Site Hazards & Risk Assessment

• Hazard identification (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural)
• Risk assessment techniques (HAZOP, JSA, TRA, HIRA)
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Accident causation & prevention models

Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Types of PPE used at construction sites
• Selection criteria
• Inspection & maintenance
• Limitations of PPE

Module 4: Working at Heights

• Ladder and scaffold safety
• Fall protection systems
• Safety nets, lifelines, full-body harness
• Permit-to-work system

Module 5: Scaffold Safety

• Types of scaffolding
• Erection & dismantling procedures
• Load calculation & stability
• Inspection checklist

Module 6: Excavation & Trenching Safety

• Types of excavation hazards
• Shoring, shielding, sloping
• Soil classification
• Confined space precautions in trenches

Module 7: Machinery & Material Handling Safety

• Crane safety
• Rigging & slinging techniques
• Hoists, forklifts, hydra safety
• Manual handling ergonomics

Module 8: Electrical Safety in Construction

• Live-line hazards
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Temporary wiring safety
• Earthing & grounding systems

Module 9: Fire Prevention & Control

• Fire triangle
• Fire hazards at construction sites
• Types & uses of fire extinguishers
• Emergency fire response system

Module 10: Welding, Gas Cutting & Hot Work Safety

• Hot work permits
• Flashback hazards
• Compressed gas cylinder safety
• Welding PPE and ventilation

Module 11: Concrete & Formwork Safety

• Shuttering and centering safety
• Concrete handling hazards
• Structural collapse prevention

Module 12: Chemical & Hazardous Material Safety

• Handling cement, paints, adhesives, chemicals
• SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
• Storage guidelines

Module 13: Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Evacuation planning
• Assembly points
• Communication system in emergencies
• First aid basics

Module 14: Accident Reporting & Investigation

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Incident reporting formats
• Investigation tools & procedures

Module 15: Safety Audits & Safety Culture

• Workplace inspections
• Safety audit checklist
• Behaviour-based safety (BBS)
• Developing a positive safety culture