Module 1: Introduction to Concrete and Formwork Safety

• Importance of safety in concrete and formwork operations
• Common accidents and hazards
• Regulatory standards (OSHA, local construction codes)

Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities

• Duties of employers, supervisors, and workers
• Competent persons for formwork erection and inspection
• Reporting hazards and unsafe practices

Module 3: Types of Formwork

• Timber, steel, aluminum, and modular systems
• Advantages, limitations, and specific hazards of each type
• Temporary works and support structures

Module 4: Hazard Identification

• Collapse of formwork
• Falls from height, struck-by incidents, and concrete splashes
• Overloading and instability risks

Module 5: Formwork Design and Load Capacity

• Understanding formwork drawings and specifications
• Load calculations and maximum safe loads
• Environmental factors affecting stability

Module 6: Formwork Erection and Dismantling

• Safe assembly and installation procedures
• Step-by-step dismantling protocols
• Inspection before and after erection

Module 7: Concrete Handling and Placement

• Safe transportation of concrete to site
• Using mixers, pumps, and chutes
• Avoiding contact with wet concrete and chemical hazards

Module 8: Fall Protection Measures

• Guardrails, scaffolds, and harness systems
• Safe working at height during formwork operations
• Ladder and stair access to elevated platforms

Module 9: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Helmets, gloves, safety boots, eye protection
• Specialized PPE for concrete handling
• Proper usage, inspection, and maintenance

Module 10: Environmental and Weather Considerations

• Working in extreme temperatures
• Wind, rain, and wet surfaces affecting stability
• Adjustments to formwork and placement operations

Module 11: Emergency Procedures

• Rescue plans for formwork collapse or falls
• First aid for concrete burns and crush injuries
• Reporting incidents and near misses

Module 12: Continuous Improvement and Safety Culture

• Reviewing incidents and lessons learned
• Updating procedures and training programs
• Promoting a proactive culture of safety on concrete operations