Health and Safety on Construction Site
Equip your workforce with the definitive standard in UK construction compliance. This comprehensive, 8-module training program delivers a deep dive into statutory site safety, operational risk management, and legal accountability. Designed specifically to align with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASWA), and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015), this course transforms complex legal frameworks into actionable, on-site safety leadership. From managing "The Fatal Four" site hazards and identifying occupational "hidden killers" to navigating unannounced HSE inspections and establishing Schedule 2 welfare standards, this course ensures your projects remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. Packed with real-world case studies and interactive assessments, it bridges the gap between legal theory and practical site management to protect both your workforce and your business from costly liabilities.
Course Modules
This module provides an overview of the course, its objectives, and expected learning outcomes. It introduces the importance of health and safety in the workplace and outlines how the course will help learners understand risks, responsibilities, and safe working practices.
A direct look at statutory legal duties, covering individual and corporate liabilities under HASWA 1974 alongside explicit stakeholder roles mandated by CDM 2015.
A practical guide to executing the 5 steps to risk assessment and implementing control measures, prioritizing hazard elimination over reliance on PPE.
Targeted risk mitigation strategies for the industry's highest-risk events: falls from height, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between crises.
Methods to identify and manage long-term health risks on-site, including hazardous silica dust exposure, vibration, and noise-induced hearing loss.
Essential safety protocols for recognizing Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs), understanding the statutory "duty to manage," and emergency containment procedures.
Operational training on fire prevention using the Fire Triangle, executing Hot Work Permit systems, and matching specific UK fire classes to the correct color-coded extinguisher.
The logistical framework for site management, focusing on establishing site-specific worker inductions, decoding UK safety signage categories, and maintaining mandatory HSE Schedule 2 welfare standards.
