Health and Safety Coordination
Planning and coordinating security for project success
In the vast majority of works where different companies and professionals are involved, the law requires the intervention of a technician, either an engineer or architect, with training in health and safety.
The Health and Safety Co-ordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating the application of the general principles of prevention and security. Coordinates the activities of the workers involved in the work to ensure that the principles of prevention contemplated in the Law on Prevention of Occupational Risks are complied with. It also takes technical decisions on the organisation and planning of the different work phases of the project. It is in charge of drawing up the Health and Safety Study or the Basic Health and Safety Study in the project phase.
At Ica-grupo we have a extensive experience in Health and Safety Coordination in a wide variety of sectors. We plan and efficiently manage all the professionals involved in the work. We work to ensure compliance with all regulations relating to occupational risk prevention. Consequently, we ensure that any subsequent control or inspection by the administration is passed.
In addition, we have a staff of engineers and architects with extensive training in Project Coordination who work on site to ensure that the plan is followed. All our technicians have specific training in health and safety on construction sites.
Types of Health and Safety Coordination offered by ICA-Group:
- Coordination in the project and/or works phase.
- Study or Basic Study.
- Approval of Plans.
- Advice.
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Questions and Answers
Health and safety coordination on a construction site is a process that ensures that all construction activities are carried out in compliance with occupational risk prevention regulations. A specialised technician, such as an engineer or architect, supervises and coordinates the application of these principles during all phases of the project.
Health and safety coordination is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. It helps to identify and mitigate risks, coordinate different professionals and ensure compliance with legal regulations. This not only protects workers, but also avoids potential legal sanctions and project delays.
A health and safety coordinator supervises the application of prevention principles, coordinates workers' activities, makes technical organisational and planning decisions, and prepares health and safety studies. He or she also ensures that all occupational risk prevention regulations are complied with during the execution of the project.
The presence of a health and safety coordinator is compulsory on any construction site where different companies or professionals are involved, according to the Law on Occupational Risk Prevention. This technician must have specific training in health and safety in construction.
A Health and Safety Study is a technical document that analyses the risks associated with a construction site and establishes the preventive measures necessary to mitigate them. This study is prepared by a competent technician during the project phase and is essential for the safe planning of the work.
Hiring an engineering consultancy offers several benefits, including specialised technical expertise, rigorous compliance with legal regulations, efficient risk management, and ensuring a safe working environment. Engineering companies in Barcelona, such as ICA-Grupo, provide qualified technicians to ensure safety in all phases of the project.
Health and safety coordinators must have specific training in occupational risk prevention. This training enables them to identify and mitigate risks effectively, coordinate the different professionals on site and ensure compliance with all regulations.
The intervention of a health and safety coordinator is required in a wide variety of works, including building construction projects, refurbishments, industrial installations and public works. Any project involving multiple companies or professionals must have this coordination.