Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
Prepare for your CSCS green card. Level 1 health and safety in a construction environment course.
Fully Accredited
ETA Awards Approved
Course Description
Course Overview
This level 1 health and safety in a construction environment course prepares you for safe site work. It covers legislation, risk assessments, working at height, manual handling and can support your CSCS green card application.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the importance of Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
- Define the Health and Safety Legislation and its impact on the work environment
- Identify risk assessments and safer working practices in regard to hazards in a construction environment
- Explain the consequences of failure of compliance
- Prepare for CSCS green card assessment
Course Modules
Health and Safety 1 Introduction
Introduces health and safety law and its importance in construction environments.
Health and Safety 2
Covers risk assessments and safe working practices in construction.
Health and Safety 3 Slips, Trips, Falls and Working at Height
Covers the risks of slips, trips, falls and safe working at height.
Health and Safety 4 Manual handling
Covers safe manual handling techniques in construction environments.
Health and Safety 5 Plant, Machinery and Noise
Covers the hazards of plant, machinery and noise on construction sites.
Health and Safety 6 Respiratory Risks
Covers respiratory hazards including dust, fumes and how to protect yourself.
Health and Safety 7 Fire, Electricity and Gas Safety
Covers fire, electrical and gas safety on construction sites.
Health and Safety 8 Chemicals and Other Onsite Hazards
Covers chemical hazards and other common onsite risks.
Health and Safety 9 Vehicles, PPE and General Safety
Covers vehicle safety, personal protective equipment and general safety measures.
Health and Safety 10 Your Pathway to Your CSCS Card
Guidance on the pathway to obtaining your CSCS green card.
