1. Course Load and Frequency
1.1 The course load and frequency of training for construction industry workers must follow the provisions outlined in Table 1 of this Annex.
Table 1
| Training | Initial Training (course load) | Periodic Training (course load/frequency) | Occasional Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic in occupational safety | 4 hours | 4 hours/2 years | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Crane operator | 80 hours, with at least 40 hours for practical part | at the employer’s discretion | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Crane operator | 120 hours, with at least 80 hours for practical part | at the employer’s discretion | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Hoisting equipment operator | at the employer’s discretion, with at least 50% for practical part | at the employer’s discretion/2 years | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Signalman/load handler | 16 hours | at the employer’s discretion/2 years | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Elevator operator | 16 hours | 4 hours/annually | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Installation, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of elevators | at the employer’s discretion | at the employer’s discretion/annually | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| MEWP operator | 4 hours | 4 hours/2 years | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Compressed air supervisor | 16 hours | at the employer’s discretion | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Rescue and removal in caisson activities | 8 hours | at the employer’s discretion | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Waterproofing services | 4 hours | at the employer’s discretion | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Suspended chair use | 16 hours, with at least 8 hours for practical part | 8 hours/annually | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Manual excavation of caisson | 24 hours, with at least 8 hours for practical part | 8 hours/annually | course load at the employer’s discretion |
| Other activities/functions | at the employer’s discretion | at the employer’s discretion/at the employer’s discretion | course load at the employer’s discretion |
1.2 For cranes and hoisting, in addition to theoretical and practical training, the operator must undergo a supervised internship of at least 90 (ninety) days.
1.2.1 The supervised internship can be waived for operators with proven experience of at least 6 (six) months in the role, at the employer’s discretion and responsibility.
2. Program Content
2.1 The initial training program content must include information on:
a) for basic occupational safety training:
I. the conditions and work environment;
II. the risks inherent to the activities performed;
III. the collective protection equipment available on the construction site;
IV. the proper use of personal protective equipment;
V. the Risk Management Program of the construction site.
b) for hoisting equipment operators: the program content described in Annex II of NR-12 or defined by the manufacturer/lessor.
c) for crane operators:
I. operation and daily inspection of the equipment;
II. operation of safety devices;
III. manual signaling and radio communication;
IV. isolation of areas under suspended loads;
V. load tying;
VI. visual identification of damage in pulleys, hooks, steel cables, and synthetic slings;
VII. accident prevention;
VIII. precautions with nearby high-voltage lines;
IX. basics of NR-35 concerning work at heights;
X. other applicable safety standards.
d) for crane operators:
I. all items included in crane operation training;
II. reading and interpreting lifting plans;
III. conditions affecting the machine’s load capacity, particularly regarding leveling, the characteristics of the surface under the machine, dynamic load, and wind.
e) for signalman/load handler:
I. manual signaling and radio communication;
II. safe isolation of areas under suspended loads;
III. load tying;
IV. knowledge for visual inspections of the usage conditions and conformity of hooks, steel cables, synthetic slings, and other elements and accessories used in lifting loads.
f) for compressed air supervisors:
I. safety standards and regulations;
II. risk analysis, prohibitive conditions, and protection measures for compression and decompression;
III. potential risks inherent to hyperbaric work;
IV. safety systems;
V. occupational accidents and diseases;
VI. procedures and conduct in emergency situations.
g) for MEWP operators: as per the applicable national technical standard.
h) for workers involved in waterproofing services:
I. typical accidents in waterproofing work;
II. potential risks inherent to the work and preventive measures;
III. safe operation of heating equipment;
IV. conduct in emergency situations, including basic rescue techniques and first aid (especially for burns);
V. area isolation and warning signaling.
i) for workers using suspended chairs:
I. operation mode;
II. descent techniques;
III. types of anchorage;
IV. types of knots;
V. equipment maintenance;
VI. safety procedures;
VII. self-rescue techniques.
2.2 The content of periodic and occasional training will be defined by the employer and must include basic safety principles compatible with the equipment and activities to be performed at the workplace.