Learning objectives:

• Appreciate the breadth and depth of health and safety across the construction industry

• Describe the essential employer responsibilities with regard to welfare facilities under The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regs) and the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPER 1992)

• Give six examples of welfare facilities that an employer must provide and why they are important

• Explain when shower facilities must be provided

• List six topics that are included in a typical site induction

• Describe the purpose of Toolbox Talks

Learning objectives:

• List the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) typically used in construction work

• Explain two key features of safety boots and how these protect against potential hazards

• Give at least 10 examples of suitable PPE

• State both employer and employee responsibilities with respect to PPE

• Give an overview of a face fit procedure

• List the three classes or Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

• List five examples of harmful substances that could contaminate the air

• List the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) typically used in construction work

• Explain two key features of safety boots and how these protect against potential hazards

• Give at least 10 examples of suitable PPE

• State both employer and employee responsibilities with respect to PPE

• Give an overview of a face fit procedure

• List the three classes or Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

• List five examples of harmful substances that could contaminate the air

Learning objectives:

• Describe the purpose of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Explain key HSE activities

• Outline what the HSE could do when a company is not compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)

• Explain why it is important to report accidents and near misses

• Describe the purpose and scope of RIDDOR

• Give an overview of the accident reporting procedure

• Give five examples of specified reportable injuries

Learning objectives:

• Explain the definition of working at height giving at least three examples

• Describe the overarching aim of the Working At Height Regulations

• Provide an overview of the certification needed to work at height

• Give at least four examples of access equipment that can assist safely when working at height

• Explain a Fixed Lanyard and a Fall-Arrest Lanyard, their uses, key features and benefits

• List at least five hazards which could impact the safety of workers whilst using access equipment

• Identify specific risks associated with fragile roofs and voids and suitable control measures

• State the limitations of ladder and step use when working at height and list seven conditions that must be met when using a ladder and steps

• Recognise the components that are in a scaffold and identify which ones are designed to protect workers from falling debris

• Communicate the importance of knowing working at height risks and how the regulations are created to protect workers

Learning objectives:

• Describe the overarching aim of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

• List at least five components of a ‘lift plan’

• Identify at least four roles that are critical to the operation of a lift

• Define responsibility of an appointed person

• Recognise lifting equipment terminology

Learning objectives:

• Outline substances that are hazardous to health

• List at least five examples of construction site activities that could result in workers being exposed to hazardous substances

• Reflect on the health implications of substances that can be hazardous to health when not properly controlled

• Link safety precautions to meet COSHH regulations and explain why they exist with respect to the storage of diesel

• Give examples of the types of content typically included in a COSHH folder

• Choose five words strongly associated with COSHH regulations and explain how they link to COSHH and keeping workers safe

Learning objectives:

• List four key principles of Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

• Define work equipment

• Recognise at least three employee responsibilities under PUWER

• List at least four questions to ask before using any work equipment

• Suggest the workplace method to raise concerns

• Identify the three parties for whom safety is your responsibility

Learning objectives:

• Define manual handling

• List example injuries that might occur as a result of manual handling

• Explain the acronym TILE

Learning objectives:

• Describe typical activities on a construction site that would be categorised as Hot Work

• List at least five items that should be on a Hot Work Permit

• Spot elements in the video that relate to general workplace health and safety

Learning objectives:

• Describe the type of equipment that causes Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

• Recognise three common symptoms of HAVS

• List at least six ways that you can reduce the risk of HAVS

Learning objectives:

• State five hazards when working with electricity

• Explain what an RCD electrical protection device does

• Recognise the colour coding for different voltages

• Describe what an electrical transformer does

• Describe the purpose and scope of PAT

• Identify four example power sources for power tools

Learning objectives:

• List four categories of signs and safety notices

• Describe characteristics of each of the four sign types

• Define responsibilities of both employer and employee

Learning objectives:

• Describe when the employer must risk assess and supply appropriate hearing protection

• Explain both an informal and formal way for checking sound levels

• Identify types of hearing protection

• List employees’ responsibilities in relation to noise

• Be familiar with some symptoms of hearing damage

• List at least six consequences of a noisy work environment

• Recite the three dB(A) action levels in the workplace

• Recognise typical every-day noise levels to enable comparisons

• Test your own hearing

Learning objectives:

• Explain the fire triangle

• Recognise four types of fire extinguishers and their colour coded labels

• Describe your responsibilities when a fire is discovered

Learning objectives:

• Explain the purpose of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

• Recognise the types of CSCS cards

• Be familiar with the steps to obtain a CSCS card

• Explain the impact of drugs and alcohol on the human system

• In the workplace state what is required when using prescription drugs

• Choose three personal actions to maintain physical and mental well being