Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card)

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ETA Awards Approved

Course Description

Each year in the UK, people are killed, injured, and suffer work-related illnesses while carrying out their jobs. So, health & safety is a significant concern. The government, employers, and workers all have an essential role to play in reducing deaths and accidents and preventing ill-health at work.

This course is aimed at people starting out in the construction industry and can be used as part of their induction process or as preparation for the online accredited exam. Whilst this course, Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment, provides you with a qualification in its own right, it can also form part of your CSCS green card application.

The course starts with an introduction to the legal aspects of health and safety before covering the basics of risk assessment and safe working practices. It then goes into detail to cover the most common hazards encountered in construction environments, from working at height and respiratory hazards to electrical and chemical hazards.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Target Audience

The course is aimed at people starting out in the construction industry.

Advantages

The course can be used as part of a company induction process. It can also be used to aid in preparation for the Level 1 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.

Further Progression

For more detailed information on key health and safety issues, we offer a wide range of courses including Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Electrical Safety, COSHH, Working at Height, Risk Assessment and many more.

Course Modules

Module NumberModule NamePass % Required
1Introduction70%
2Hazards, Risks, Assessments and Controls70%
3Slips, Trips, Falls and Working at Height70%
4Manual Handling70%
5Plant, Machinery and Noise70%
6Respiratory Risks70%
7Fire, Electricity and Gas Safety70%
8Chemicals and Other Onsite Hazards70%
9Vehicles, PPE and General Safety70%
10Your Pathway to Your CSCS Card70%

Recommended System Requirements

Course Features

  • ETA Awards Approved: This course is ETA Awards approved, providing a foundational understanding of health and safety in the construction industry.
  • Health and Safety Legislation: Learn about key health and safety legislation and its impact on the construction environment.
  • Risk Assessment and Safe Practices: Understand how to conduct risk assessments and implement safe working practices in construction environments.
  • Common Construction Hazards: Identify common construction hazards, including working at height, respiratory risks, and electrical hazards, and how to manage them.
  • Preparing for CSCS Green Card: This course prepares you for the CSCS Green Card assessment and provides a solid foundation in construction site safety.
  • Workplace Health & Safety Compliance: Learn the importance of compliance with health and safety regulations and how failure to comply can lead to serious consequences.

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