Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
Schedule
Mon Dec 02 2024 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Westhill Business Centre | Aberdeen, SC
Who needs this qualification?
Anyone wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certi cate Scheme (CSCS) Green Card to work on a UK construction site.
Why is this quali cation important?
Construction is one of the most dangerous workplace activities. Last year, in the UK, 42 of the 133 workplace fatalities occurred in construction.
Qualification content
• The importance, key terms, legal responsibilities and reasons for good health and safety
• Fatalities, injuries and ill-health in construction
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Slips and trips
• Working at height
• Moving vehicles and mobile plant
• Work equipment
• Fire
• Electricity
• Manual handling
• Noise
• Vibration
• Hazardous substances
• Alcohol and drugs
• Health and safety signs
• Personal protective equipment
• Welfare facilities and personal hygiene
• Emergencies and first aid
• Reporting accidents and ill health.
We can also offer a full CSCS Package which includes the above course, the CITB Environmental Touchscreen Test and card application.