Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
(Leading to CSCS Green Card)
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.
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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.
Understand the importance of Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
The course starts by setting the scene with regards why good health and safety is important not only for you, but for everyone working in a construction environment
Define the Health and Safety Legislation and its impact on the work environment.
The next modules cover the legislation that underpins Health and Safety and the responsibilities of both employees and employers in maintaining a safe working environment
Identify risk assessments and safer working practices in regard to hazards in a construction environment.
In these modules you will look at Risk Assessments and Method Statements as well as delving into the most common risks associated with construction including: Working at Height, Manual Handling & Noise and Vibration
Explain the consequences of failure of compliance.
Finally you will explore the consequences of failing to adhere to Health and Safety regulations, from injury and fatality to the legal ramifications when things go wrong
Prepare for CSCS green card assessment.
Now it's time to prepare for the course assessment and the CITB's mandatory touch screen test that you will need to complete following this course to apply for your CSCS card.
Apply for your CSCS green card
Completed this course and passed your touch screen test? Now you can apply for your CSCS green card and get on site.
About Our E-Learning Courses
Who is The Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course For?
The Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment E-Learning course is designed for anyone who is new to the construction industry and is working on construction sites. Most commonly, that includes laborours, builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other building-related and maintenance trades. This course is designed to get you started in construction, once you start to become established in a particular field, it's time to look at the trade specific CSCS cards that are mostly gained through trade specific NVQ qualifications or apprenticeships.
Advantages of Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment E-Learning
The Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment E-Learning course is approved by ETA Awards.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.
Course Duration
4 - 8 Hours (Dependant on candidates time)
Modules Covered
- Introduction
- Hazards, Risk Assessments & Controls
- Slips, Trips, Falls & Working at Height
- Manual Handling
- Plant, Machinery & Noise
- Respiratory Risks
- Fire, Electricity & Gas Safety
- Chemicals & Other Onsite Hazards
- Vehicles, PPE & General Safety
- Your Pathway to Your CSCS Green card
How does it work?
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Complete the payment and registration details
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Complete your course at a time and place to suit you
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Receive your certificate
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