Professional Online Training
Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card)
A foundation Level 1 qualification covering core construction hazards and legal essentials, designed to prepare newcomers for CSCS green card assessment and workplace induction
From £75 + VAT
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Course Details
- Duration: 2 hrs
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This Level 1 course is designed for those entering construction work for the first time.
- Individuals starting out in the construction industry
- New starters going through a company induction process
- Workers preparing for CSCS green card assessment
Course Content
The course is structured across ten modules covering the core hazards and safety practices found on construction sites.
- Introduction — Sets out the legal aspects of health and safety and why they matter in a construction environment.
- Hazards, Risks, Assessments and Controls — Covers how to identify hazards and apply risk assessments and controls on site.
- Slips, Trips, Falls and Working at Height — Addresses common causes of falls and safe practices for working at height.
- Manual handling — Looks at safe manual handling techniques to reduce injury risk on site.
- Plant, Machinery and Noise — Explains hazards associated with plant, machinery and noise exposure.
- Respiratory Risks — Covers respiratory hazards commonly found in construction environments.
- Fire, Electricity and Gas Safety — Examines fire, electrical and gas safety risks on construction sites.
- Chemicals and Other Onsite Hazards — Covers chemical hazards and other risks that may be encountered onsite.
- Vehicles, PPE and General Safety — Addresses vehicle safety, PPE use and general site safety practices.
- Your Pathway to Your CSCS Card — Outlines the steps involved in progressing towards a CSCS green card.
Course Information
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Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course suitable if I am new to construction
Yes, it is aimed specifically at people starting out in the construction industry and can form part of a company induction process.
Does this course cover the topics needed for a CSCS green card
Yes, the course covers health and safety topics relevant to the CSCS green card and includes a module on the pathway to obtaining the card.
