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Health & Safety Awareness
An introduction to working safely on a construction site. Delegates learn how accidents happen, how to spot hazards before they cause harm, and what the law expects of employers and workers.
Key topics
- Why health and safety matters on construction sites
- The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and CDM 2015 in plain terms
- Duties of employers, supervisors and workers
- Common site hazards and how to spot them
- Site inductions, signage and PPE
- Reporting accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions
Course outline
Day 1Foundations of site safety
- Why accidents happen and their real cost to people and businesses
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: duties of employers, workers and others
- CDM 2015 explained: clients, principal contractors and workers
- Site inductions, rules and signage
- Personal protective equipment: selection, use and care
- Group exercise: spotting hazards in site photographs
Day 2Hazards, controls and reporting
- The hierarchy of control in practice
- Working at height, excavations and moving vehicles: key risks
- Electricity, noise, vibration and dust
- Hazardous substances and welfare facilities
- Reporting accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions (RIDDOR)
- Emergency procedures and first aid arrangements
- End-of-course assessment and review
By the end of the course, delegates can
- Recognise common hazards on a construction site
- Explain their own legal duties and those of their employer
- Use PPE correctly and follow site rules
- Report accidents and unsafe conditions properly
Assessment
Written multiple-choice assessment at the end of day 2, plus participation in practical exercises.
Who it's for
New starters, labourers, operatives and anyone who needs a grounding in site safety.