CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER APPLICATION TO THE SACPCMP

Applicant Mr / Ms Name Surname Identity Number

Attachment Annexure A2.1

Subject Project Report – Successes

Project Profile Ref. Annexure A1.xx ((delete) Note: reference this number from corresponding project profile completed for the
project)(delete note)

INTRODUCTION

This project report is aimed at demonstrating technical competence and understanding of construction health and safety planning,
implementation and management; as relevant to the Construction Health and Safety Officer level of professional registration being
applied for. Furthermore, this project report focusses upon the successes that I achieved on the project and how I achieved them.

This project report is made with reference to … … (delete) Note: summarise and describe the construction project, as already detailed
in the project profile completed for the project (the purpose here is provide an introduction and context)(delete note)

This project report is made in terms of the 9 (nine) knowledge areas, and, the relevant scope of services and deliverables within each
knowledge area.

1. PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management
Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)
GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety
Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices
 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control
 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.
 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:

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1. PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement
 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.
Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely
 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file
 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors
 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings
 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings

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 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records
 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project
 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)
 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.
 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications
 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
 D21: Health and safety closeout report. << (delete note)

2. COST MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management
Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)
GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety
Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices
 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control
 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management

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2. COST MANAGEMENT

The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:

 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.
 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement
 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.
Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely
 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file
 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors
 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT

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Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings
 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings
 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records
 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project
 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)
 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.
 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications
 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
 D21: Health and safety closeout report. << (delete note)

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management
Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)
GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety

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Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices
 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control
 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.
 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement
 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.
Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely

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 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file
 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors
 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings
 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings
 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records
 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project
 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)
 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.
 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications
 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
 D21: Health and safety closeout report. << (delete note)

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4. RISK MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management
Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)
GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety
Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices
 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control
 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.
 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement
 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable

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STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT

Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.
Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely
 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file
 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors
 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings
 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings
 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records
 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project
 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)

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 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.
 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications
 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
 D21: Health and safety closeout report. << (delete note)

5. ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management
Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)
GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety
Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices
 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control
 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.
 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement
 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services

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Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.
Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely
 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file
 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors
 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings
 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings
 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records
 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project

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 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)
 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.
 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications
 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
 D21: Health and safety closeout report. << (delete note)

6. LEGISLATIONS AND REGULATIONS MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management
Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)
GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety
Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices
 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control
 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.
 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:

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 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement

 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.
Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely
 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file
 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors
 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings
 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings
 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents

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 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records

 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project
 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)
 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.
 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications
 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
 D21: Health and safety closeout report. << (delete note)

7. HEALTH, HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management
Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)
GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety
Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices
 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control
 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.

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 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement
 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.
Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely
 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file
 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors
 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings

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 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans

 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings
 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records
 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project
 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)
 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.
 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications
 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
 D21: Health and safety closeout report. << (delete note)

8. COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management
Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)
GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety
Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices

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 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control

 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.
 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement
 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.
Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely
 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file

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 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors

 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings
 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings
 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records
 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project
 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)
 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.
 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications
 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
 D21: Health and safety closeout report. << (delete note)

9. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANAGEMENT

(delete) Note: base your report under this knowledge area on the relevant scope of services / deliverables to demonstrate your
technical competence and understanding of construction H&S planning, implementation and management (delete note):
>> Extract from the SACPCMP Registration Rules for Construction Health and Safety Officers in terms of Section 18(1)(c) of the Project and Construction Management

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Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)

GENERAL NOTES
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction health and safety requirements at operational levels, with
the ability to support construction management identify relevant legal requirements and monitor continuous implementation controls. A Construction Health and Safety
Officer shall also be required to show ability to mentor, coach and guide construction health and safety representatives.
Construction Project Specific Health and Safety Management Systems
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Regulatory requirements regarding construction health and safety and its links to the health and safety management system
 Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system
 Principles of cause and effect analysis and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project
 Principles of developing and implementing safe working practices
 Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control
 Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
 Concept of behavioural safety management
Construction Health and Safety Management
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 The principles of human resources planning and management and its application to the health and safety management system.
 Concepts and principles of interpretation and the use of occupational hygiene survey results.
 Health and safety project communication requirements
 Health and safety documentation and document control
 Project emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
 The principles of developing and implementing safe working procedures.
 The evaluation of health and safety training requirements for a specific project.
 The application of monitoring tools and technical reports related to occupational health and safety
Health and Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Project health and safety compliance auditing internal, external and third party
 Legal compliance inspections
 Project health and safety reporting
 Analysis of audit results and trends – continual improvement
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
Continual Improvement
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and application of:
 Principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement
 Management of change
 Verification of implementation and close out of corrective actions
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS
Standard Service
Construction Health and Safety Officers shall be able to perform the following standard services under the following stages:
STAGE 1 – PROJECT INITIATION AND BRIEFING
Definition
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objections,
priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with client.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND FEASIBILITY
Definition
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Manage, coordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
Standard Services
Not applicable
STAGE 4 – TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
Definition
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation for effective and timeous
execution of the project.

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Standard Services
 S1: Attend site tender clarification meetings with contractors
 S2: Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
 S3: Assist with the evaluation of the contractor(s) competencies, knowledge and resources to carry out the works safely
 S4: Assist with the preparation of contract documentation related to health and safety requirements for approval and signature
Deliverables
 D1: Company health and safety management system (Sample documentation)
 D2: Baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment
 D3: Completed site establishment check lists
 D4: Approved project specific health and safety plan
 D5: Draft health and safety file
 D6: Health and safety evaluations of contractors
 D7: Proof of attendance of project/ contractors tender clarification meetings
 D8: Health and safety documentation for authorities
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Definition
The management and administration of the construction contracts and processes, including the preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to
facilitate effective execution of the works
Standard Services
 S5: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
 S6: Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
 S7: Attend project planning meetings
 S8: Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
 S9: Attend the contractors’ site handover
 S10: Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
 S11: Facilitate site health and safety meetings
 S12: Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
 S13: Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
 S14: Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
 S15: Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
 S16: Conduct site safety inductions
 S17: Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
 S18: Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
 S19: Oversee the maintenance of all records
 S20: Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
 S21: Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
 S22: Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
 S23: Review and update the health and safety plan
 S24: Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Deliverables
 D9: Approved project specific health and safety plans
 D10: Risk profile for specific construction works
 D11: Training matrix for all the required health and safety learning for a specific construction project.
 D12: Tool box talks to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project
 D13: Emergency preparedness plan for a specific construction project and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps.
 D14: Inspection check lists and registers
 D15: Accident and incident reports
 D16: Statistical report
 D17: Risk assessments
STAGE 6 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Definition
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective
operation of the project.
Standard Services
 S25: Review, discuss and approve contractors’ consolidated health and safety file with the contractor(s)
 S26: Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period
 S27: Prepare the consolidated project health and safety file for the client
Deliverables
 D18: Record of audits during defects liability period.

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 D19: Consolidated health and safety file as per project specifications

 D20: Records of health and safety operations and maintenance reports
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