Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Level 1 )

The Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course is designed to provide those who are new to the construction industry and wish to apply for a CSCS Green Card with the practice skills, knowledge, and credentials to work safely and competently in their field.

Each year in the UK, people are killed, injured, and suffer work-related illnesses while carrying out their jobs. This course includes essential health and safety information and guidelines, UK laws and legislation, as well as the different work-related illnesses and injuries. It covers basic electric, gas, and fire safety training, the types of PPE, how to work safely with hazardous chemicals, and other key topics.

By the end of the Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction course, you will be able to accurately assess and identify on-site hazards, evaluate workplace safety, and ensure full competence when carrying out high-risk tasks such as working at height. You will also be fully equipped with the practical knowledge needed to apply for a CSCS Card and work diligently in any construction environment

Learning Outcomes Of Health and Safety in Construction, Level 1 Course

By the end of the Level 1 Construction Health and Safety course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate solid knowledge of fire, electricity and gas safety

• Apply for their Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card

• Understand the legal aspects of health and safety in construction

• Assess the safety of a workplace and conduct a health and safety risk assessment

• Identify the types of PPE required for different construction tasks and understand their correct use

• Work with chemicals, heavy loads and other on-site hazards safely and competently

• Understand the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees in regard to workplace health and safety

• Identify working at height and slip, trip and fall hazards in the workplace

• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act, HSE laws and COSHH regulations

• Implement a safe system of work that incorporates all risk control measures