Management of safety in construction sites and Lab

The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive framework of the knowledge and skills required for the design, organization, and management of safety on temporary or mobile construction sites, with particular reference to the current regulatory framework, the obligations and responsibilities of the various parties involved in the construction process, and the roles of the Safety Coordinator during the Design and Construction phases.

By the end of the course, students will have acquired adequate knowledge of the fundamental principles of health and safety in the workplace, the relevant European and national regulatory framework, and the main instruments provided by Legislative Decree 81/2008 and subsequent amendments. Particular attention will be paid to identifying risks associated with work processes, prevention and protection measures, and safety organization criteria during the various phases of construction.

Students will also be able to apply the knowledge acquired to real-world cases, analyzing the risk conditions inherent in construction site activities and identifying the most appropriate prevention and protection measures. Through the training, the ability to set up and prepare documentation relating to safety coordination will be developed, with particular reference to the Safety and Coordination Plan (PSC), the Project File, and the safety management and control tools during the execution phase.

The training program also aims to develop adequate independent judgment, enabling students to critically assess risk situations, interpret regulatory requirements, and identify solutions consistent with the specific characteristics of the project, taking into account the technical, organizational, managerial, and ethical aspects related to worker health and safety.

Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the role, functions, and responsibilities of the Safety Coordinator during the Design and Construction phases, as well as the methods of interaction with the client, project supervisor, contractors, self-employed workers, and other stakeholders in the construction process. This approach will enable students to develop adequate communication skills, necessary to present and justify safety requirements, assessments, and solutions to both technical and non-specialist stakeholders.

The teaching activity will be complemented by practical exercises designed to foster progressively independent learning. Students will be guided in analyzing case studies and operational situations and in preparing the documentation required for coordination activities. This will enable them to develop a working method that is transferable to professional practice and to acquire the skills necessary to independently explore the regulatory and technical aspects of the subject, even after completing the course.

Assessment will consist of an oral exam, complemented by a review of the project work developed during the course. The exam will assess the student's understanding of the subject matter and their ability to critically apply it to the project.

There aren't prerequisities.

Attendance at all lectures is a prerequisite for admission to the final exam. Attendance at least 80% of the course's lectures is required.

The course addresses the main regulatory, methodological, and operational aspects related to safety management on temporary and mobile construction sites. The aim is to provide students with the tools necessary to interpret the legislative framework and translate it into procedures, documents, and organizational choices consistent with the needs of the design and implementation phases. In particular, the following content will be covered:

• Principles and sources of legislation on health and safety on construction sites;

• Evolution of the national and European regulatory framework for occupational health and safety;

• Structure and content of Legislative Decree 81/2008 and subsequent amendments, with particular reference to Title IV concerning temporary or mobile construction sites;

• Players of the corporate prevention system: roles, functions, obligations, and responsibilities, with reference to civil and criminal law;

• Principles and methodologies for hazard identification, risk analysis, and assessment;

• Sanctions and main methods for carrying out inspections;

• Personal protective equipment, collective protective equipment, and safety signs;

• principles of safety organization and management on the construction site, with particular attention to site layout and interference management;

• work scheduling and use of the timetable as a tool to support safety planning;

• contents and purposes of the Safety and Coordination Plan (PSC), the Operational Safety Plan (POS), and the Substitute Safety Plan (PSS);

• methodological criteria for drafting the PSC, the POS, and the Project File;

• criteria for identifying and determining safety costs;

• documentary and procedural requirements for the client, contractors, and safety coordinators;

• application exercises aimed at reading, interpreting, and preparing safety documentation for the various phases of the construction process.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the practical application of the topics covered, through examples, case studies, and exercises designed to develop the ability to correlate regulatory data with the actual operating conditions of the construction site.

The "Safety Management on Construction Sites and Laboratory" course is significantly aligned with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly with Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, which promotes sustainable and inclusive economic growth based on labor protection and improved employment conditions.

In the construction sector, the quality and sustainability of production processes cannot be separated from the protection of worker health and safety. Risk prevention, proper construction site organization, operator training, and the ability to plan and coordinate work are essential components of a development model in which increased productivity and efficiency are accompanied by safe and dignified working conditions.

The course therefore contributes to the training of professionals capable of interpreting safety not as a mere set of regulatory requirements, but as an integrated component of the design, planning, and construction process. Through the study of regulations and laboratory activities, students are guided to develop skills that can be immediately applied to the professional context, with a particular focus on prevention, risk assessment, and the management of interference between different activities and stakeholders.

The training program also addresses the need to foster a more informed transition between university education and the professional world, providing future engineers with methodological and operational tools useful for addressing the responsibilities associated with safety management in construction and infrastructure processes.

The relationship with the 2030 Agenda also extends to the dimension of environmental sustainability, consistent with an integrated vision of development. Responsible construction site management entails not only the protection of people, but also a more rational use of resources, waste reduction, proper management of materials and production processes, and greater attention to the environmental impacts of construction activities.

The teaching therefore lies at the intersection of safety, work quality, process efficiency, and sustainability, contributing to the training of professionals aware of the role that construction site design and management can play in pursuing sustainable development goals.

• Giuseppe Semeraro, “Il cantiere sicuro. Tecnica della prevenzione infortuni nei cantieri edili e di ingegneria civile. Aggiornato al Decreto del “Fare” D.L. n.69/2013 convertito con L.98/2013”. EPC EDITORE, Roma 2013
• Danilo G.M. De Filippo, “Il coordinatore per la sicurezza nel cantiere”. MAGGIOLI EDITORE, Santarcangelo di Romagna (RN) 2015
• Andrea Bassi, “I costi della sicurezza in edilizia”. MAGGIOLI EDITORE, Santarcangelo di Romagna (RN) 2015

Learning assessment will be conducted through an oral exam on the topics covered during the course, complemented by analysis and oral discussion of the project exercise developed during the teaching activities. The exam will aim to assess the level of acquisition of the knowledge and skills required by the course's learning objectives, specifically assessing knowledge and understanding of the content, the ability to apply the knowledge acquired, analysis and synthesis skills, independent judgment, argumentation and presentation skills, and the ability to make connections and explore the topics covered in greater depth. Grades are expressed in thirtieths according to the following criteria:

• Non idoneo

• Knowledge and Understanding: Shows significant gaps and inaccuracies in understanding the fundamental content of the subject.

• Application, Analysis, and Synthesis: Is unable to adequately apply acquired knowledge or analyze and synthesize the proposed topics; frequently resorts to irrelevant generalizations.

• Independent Judgment and References: Does not demonstrate adequate independent judgment and uses regulatory and technical references completely inappropriately.

• 18–20/30

• Knowledge and Understanding: Has a very modest understanding of the content, with obvious imperfections.

• Application, Analysis, and Synthesis: Demonstrates only a minimal capacity for analysis and synthesis, and limited application of knowledge to the simplest cases.

• Independent Judgment and References: Demonstrates a limited level of autonomy and uses regulatory and technical references only appropriately.

• 21–23/30

• Knowledge and Understanding: Has a slightly more than adequate understanding of the topics covered.

• Application, Analysis, and Synthesis: Demonstrates a good ability to analyze and synthesize, and argues logically and coherently, correctly applying knowledge to familiar operational situations.

• Independent Judgment and References: Demonstrates a good ability to interpret problems independently and correctly uses the main regulatory and technical references.

• 24–26/30

• Knowledge and Understanding: Possesses a good understanding of the topics covered.

• Application, Analysis, and Synthesis: Demonstrates good analytical and synthesis skills; topics are presented coherently, and knowledge is applied with adequate mastery to the proposed problems.

• Independent Judgment and References: Demonstrates good independent judgment and appropriately uses key regulatory and technical references.

• 27–29/30

• Knowledge and Understanding: The student possesses a more than good and in-depth understanding of the topics covered.

• Application, Analysis, and Synthesis: The student demonstrates remarkable skills in analysis, synthesis, and application of knowledge, even in interpreting issues not immediately related to the cases examined during the course.

• Independent Judgment and References: The student demonstrates significant independent judgment, adequately justifies his or her choices, and integrates regulatory and technical references with relevant insights.

• 30/30 e lode

• Knowledge and Understanding: Demonstrates excellent, comprehensive, and in-depth knowledge of the topics covered.

• Application, Analysis, and Synthesis: Demonstrates remarkable skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent application of knowledge, tackling even complex issues with complete mastery.

• Independent Judgment and References: Demonstrates full independent judgment, strong argumentative skills, and significant insights, critically integrating regulatory, technical, and methodological references.

Construction Site Safety and Organization

• Who are the main stakeholders in construction site safety?
• Who are the stakeholders in the company prevention system and what are their obligations?
• The employer: what obligations cannot be delegated?
• The supervisor: role, duties, obligations, and responsibilities.
• The RSPP: role, duties, and responsibilities.
• What is the relationship between the employer and the RSPP?
• What are the requirements of the CSP and the CSE?
• What are the duties of the Planning Phase Safety Coordinator (CSP) and the Execution Phase Safety Coordinator (CSE)?
• When is it mandatory to draft a PSC?
• When is it mandatory to draft a POS?
• What is the difference between a PSC and a POS?
• What are the minimum contents of the PSC?
• What are the minimum contents of the POS?
• What is the Work File (FO)?
• Preliminary notification: what is it, when is it required, and who drafts it?
• What are the documentation requirements for those involved in construction site safety?
• How are construction site logistics organized?
• How is traffic flow organized within the construction site?
• What is the construction site layout, and what are the main elements to consider?
• What are the construction site systems?

Risk assessment and management

• What are the main risks present on a construction site?
• What are the methodologies for identifying, analyzing, and assessing risks?
• What is the risk assessment matrix method?
• What are the general prevention and protection measures?
• What are the risks associated with demolition activities?
• What are the main safety measures to be adopted during demolition work?
• What are the risks associated with manual handling of loads (MMC)?
• What are the methodologies for assessing the risk associated with manual handling of loads?
• What are the prevention and protection measures for noise exposure?
• What are the obligations and safety measures based on the noise exposure risk classes?
• What are the risks and prevention and protection measures in case of exposure to vibrations?
• What are the protective measures against the risk of dust emissions?
• What are the risks associated with using a crane?
• What are the risks of falling from heights, electrocution, crushing, and other major construction site hazards?

Scaffolding

• What are the main types of scaffolding?
• Safety devices and measures are required for scaffolding?
• What PPE is required for using scaffolding?
• What is the ministerial authorization booklet for scaffolding?
• When is a scaffolding project mandatory?
• What is the Pi.M.U.S. and who prepares it?

Costs, Planning, and Management

• How are safety costs calculated?
• What are safety costs and how are they determined?
• What is a construction schedule and what role does it play in safety management?
• How is man-days calculated?
• What is the relationship between construction site organization, schedule, and safety management?

Signage and PPE

• What are the principles and characteristics of safety signage?
• What signage and safety devices must be used on a road construction site?
• What are the main types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when should they be used?
• Supervisory Bodies and Penalties
• Which supervisory bodies are responsible for occupational health and safety?
• What are the disciplinary regulations for safety on construction sites?
• How are the main safety inspection procedures conducted?

Plant Safety

• What are the characteristics and requirements for construction site earthing systems?