Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

This course is aimed at those starting out in the construction industry and provides an introduction to some of the key aspects of health and safety on and around construction sites. It can be taken along with the accredited exam to provide you with a recognised qualification that can form part of your CSCS card application.

Health & Safety is a significant concern and everyone has an essential role to play in reducing deaths and accidents at work. Failure to meet the requirements of Health and Safety regulations carries serious consequences so understanding these requirements is vital.

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.

• CPD Units: 3

• Approved by ETA Awards

The online Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment E-Learning 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.

The flexibility and effectiveness of this course allows candidates to move through the modules at their own pace and on their own schedule, allowing them to tailor the training to fit around their professional and personal lives.

This Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment E-Learning course is aimed at anyone starting out in the construction industry

• Introduction
• Hazards, Risks, Assessments and Controls
• Slips, Trips, Falls and Working at Height
• Manual Handling
• Plant, Machinery and Noise
• Respiratory Risks
• Fire, Electricity and Gas Safety
• Chemicals and Other Onsite Hazards
• Vehicles, PPE and General Safety
• Your Pathway to Your CSCS Card