IOSH Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) Training Course

The Real Cost of Poor Construction Safety Coordination
• Consequences of ineffective project safety management
• Construction accidents, delays and enforcement action
• Legal liability for Clients, Contractors and PSCS duty holders
• Business continuity and reputational impact
• Lessons learned from construction incidents

Module 1 – Legal Responsibilities of the PSCS
• Understanding the statutory PSCS role
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Construction Regulations 2013
• Appointment of the PSCS
• Client duties and legal responsibilities
• Authority of the PSCS during construction
• Core legal duties:

Plan
Manage
Coordinate
Monitor

Module 2 – Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Hazard identification as a continuous process
• Construction risk assessment principles
• Dynamic risk assessment during changing site conditions
• Applying the hierarchy of controls
• Selecting appropriate control measures
• Reviewing and updating risk assessments

Module 3 – Contractor Coordination & Site Management
• Coordinating contractors and subcontractors
• Managing interface risks
• Communication between duty holders
• Site inductions and contractor briefings
• Monitoring contractor compliance
• Managing changing construction activities

Module 4 – Safety Documentation & Site Rules
• Construction Stage Safety and Health Plan
• Safety File requirements
• Site rules and workplace procedures
• Document management responsibilities
• Legal record keeping
• Preparing information for project completion

Module 5 – Site Monitoring, Inspection & Compliance
• Conducting effective site inspections
• Monitoring construction activities
• Identifying unsafe conditions and behaviours
• Incident reporting principles
• Corrective actions and follow-up
• Continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle

Organisational Responsibility & Safety Culture
• PSCS responsibilities
• Client responsibilities
• Contractor responsibilities
• Worker consultation
• Promoting proactive construction safety leadership

Construction Safety as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Reviewing construction risks throughout projects
• Monitoring changing site conditions
• Maintaining legal documentation
• Improving contractor coordination
• Embedding continual improvement into construction safety management

This course is suitable for:

• Project Supervisors Construction Stage (PSCS)
• Project Managers
• Site Managers
• Contracts Managers
• Construction Managers
• Civil Engineers
• Principal Contractors
• Building Contractors
• Safety Managers & Safety Officers
• EHS Managers
• Construction Supervisors
• Property Development Professionals
• Individuals preparing to undertake PSCS responsibilities

Risk Management
Construction projects involve multiple contractors, changing hazards, and high-risk activities. Effective coordination is essential to reduce accidents, project disruption, and legal exposure.

Legal Responsibility
Irish legislation places specific statutory duties on the PSCS to plan, manage, coordinate, and monitor health and safety throughout the construction stage.

Compliance
The course supports organisations in meeting their obligations under Irish construction safety legislation while demonstrating competent project safety management.

Project Performance
Strong safety coordination improves communication, reduces delays, enhances contractor performance, and contributes to safer and more efficient project delivery.

Participants will:

• Understand the legal duties and authority of the PSCS
• Plan, manage, coordinate and monitor construction safety activities
• Conduct structured hazard identification and risk assessment
• Apply the hierarchy of controls effectively
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors safely
• Manage safety documentation and site rules
• Monitor construction activities and maintain compliance
• Promote a proactive construction safety culture

Instructor-led training

Includes:

• Interactive discussions
• Practical construction case studies
• Scenario-based learning
• Group exercises and knowledge checks
• End-of-course written assessment

Delivered:

• Online Webinar
• E-Learning

The programme focuses on practical application of PSCS responsibilities using real construction scenarios aligned with IOSH learning outcomes.

This training supports employer and duty holder obligations under:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (as amended)
• Relevant HSA guidance relating to Project Supervisor Construction Stage responsibilities

Irish legislation requires duty holders to:

• Appoint competent PSCS personnel
• Coordinate construction safety activities
• Manage construction risks
• Monitor contractor compliance
• Maintain appropriate safety documentation throughout the project

Samson Training delivers IOSH-approved PSCS training focused on practical legal compliance and effective construction safety management.

Our approach emphasises:

• IOSH-approved course delivery
• Practical application of Irish legislation
• Real construction project scenarios
• Competency-based learning
• Risk-based decision making
• Interactive workshops and activities
• Experienced construction safety trainers

We position the PSCS as the central coordinator of construction health and safety, helping organisations manage legal responsibilities while improving project performance.

Is this an IOSH Approved course?
Yes. This programme has been developed in line with IOSH quality standards and is approved by IOSH.

Who should attend the course?
Anyone undertaking or preparing for PSCS responsibilities, including Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Contractors, and Safety Professionals.

Does the course include an assessment?
Yes. Learners complete an end-of-course written assessment comprising scenario-based and short-answer questions mapped to the IOSH learning outcomes.

Does the course focus on Irish legislation?
Yes. The programme is based on the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Construction Regulations 2013.