Construction Safety

There have been big improvements over recent years in reducing the number and rate of injuries to construction workers in the Middle East. However, a number of serious ill-health issues continue to affect construction workers. These can be devastating for individuals and families.

This course tells you about these risks and how to manage them.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Define the key safety requirements in construction.
• Report accidents and dangerous occurrences.
• Identify training needs and first aid requirements.
• Complete basic risk assessments in everyday situations.
• Identify types of hazards.
• Identify accident prevention principals.
• Calculate the risk that hazards will cause injury.
• Identify aspects of planning for safety.
• Identify features of working near overhead electricity lines, underground services, and roads.