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Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card).
Each year in the UK, people are killed, injured and suffer work-related illnesses while carrying out their jobs.
So Health & Safety is a significant concern. The government, employers and workers all have an essential role to play in reducing deaths and accidents and preventing ill-health at work.
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Course Description
This course is aimed at people starting out in the construction industry and can be used as part of their induction process or as preparation for the online accredited exam. Whilst this course, Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction environment provides you with a qualification in its own right, it can also form part of your CSCS green card application.
The course starts with an introduction to the legal aspects of health and safety before covering the basics of risk assessment and safe working practices. It then goes into detail to cover the most common hazards encountered in construction environments from Working at Height and Respiratory Hazards to electrical and chemical hazards.
Target Audience
The course is aimed at people starting out in the construction industry.
Advantages
The course can be used as part of a company induction process. It can also be used to aid in preparation for the level 1 award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
Further Progression & Related Courses
Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this course include:
| Course | Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 1 | Introduction | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 2 | Hazards, Risks, Assessments and Controls | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 3 | Slips, Trips, Falls and Working at Height | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 4 | Manual handling | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 5 | Plant, Machinery and Noise | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 6 | Respiratory Risks | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 7 | Fire, Electricity and Gas Safety | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 8 | Chemicals and Other Onsite Hazards | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 9 | Vehicles, PPE and General Safety | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 10 | Your Pathway to Your CSCS Card | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements:
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration:
120 minutes
(Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
