Construction Health and Safety Awareness

This one day course is carried out by our in-house health and safety professionals.  The course provides construction site employees a basic introduction and understanding of health and safety standards and procedures that must be followed on construction sites.  On successful completion of the course delegates will be awarded an AOH Certificate of Attendance.

The course covers the following topics:

• Why do we need Health and Safety Legislation
• Introduction to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• Purpose of the Act
• Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice
• Employer Duties
• Employee Duties
• Introduction to the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Risk Assessment
• Principles of Prevention
• Health and Safety Arrangements
• Procedures for Serious or Imminent Danger
• Cooperation and Coordination
• Capabilities and Training
• Protection of Young Persons
• Golden Safety Rules
• General Safety Rules
• Fire Prevention and Protection
• Environmental and Waste Disposal
• Permit-to-Work Procedures
• Introduction to Abrasive Wheels
• Lifting Appliances
• Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007
• Construction Site Safety
• Site set-up, Access and Boundaries
• Welfare Facilities
• Storage Areas and Waste Materials
• Lighting Requirements
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Emergency Procedures
• First Aid Provision
• Site Management and Supervision
• Control of Contractors / Sub-contractors
• Working at Heights
• Site Traffic
• Control of Plant Equipment
• Excavation Edge Protection
• Manual Handling
• Mobile Cranes
• Groundwork
• Hazardous Substances
• Noise in the Workplace
• Vibration Issues
• Electricity
• Overhead Power Lines
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Confined Spaces
• Site visitors