Course description
Awareness is the key to prevention!
This course is designed to provide you with essential knowledge on various health hazards that are common in the construction industry. Over the span of three hours, we will cover essential topics to help you identify and understand these hazards, empowering you to create a safer working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
In less than four hours, you will learn to identify and assess potential health hazards in your workplace, understand the dangers and risks associated with exposure to these hazards, and acquire practical strategies to minimize or eliminate these risks. Our goal is to enhance your ability to maintain a safe and healthy working environment in the construction industry.
By raising awareness about construction health hazards, this course aims to help you create a safer work environment, reduce the risk of injury or illness, and improve overall job satisfaction and productivity. We hope you find this course informative, engaging, and beneficial in your journey toward a safer and healthier construction career. Let’s get started!
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who the Course is for
This course is for all participants who work in the construction and demolition environments.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
All construction site personnel who require a higher-level safety awareness will help your organisation and business meet the legal requirements:
- Minimise health hazards.
- Improve your safety culture
- Develop staff roles site safety.
- Achieve an internationally recognised and respected certification for staff
- Enhance your reputation within the construction industry.
By taking this course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand your own responsibilities for yours and others safety
- Identify and report on unsafe conditions.
- Assess workplace hygiene levels
- Comply with the international construction standards
Training Course Content
Health and Safety
- Risk factors and Chemical hazards
- Chemical and Mineral Hazards
- Welding and Solvent Fumes
- Silica and Lead hazards
- Confined space hazards
Physical Hazards
- Noise
- Whole body vibrations
- Seasonal temperatures
- Hot and Cold Environments
- Radiation Hazards
- Ionizing Radiation
- Non-Ionizing Radiation
- Lasers in construction
Biological Hazards
- Exposure to biological hazards
- Hazardous Molds
- Mold removal and restoration
- Toxic foliage
- Animal hazards
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Ergonomics
- Injuries and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Fixtures, Fittings and Tools
- Posture and Movement
Course delivery details
The average time needed to complete the course is 4hours and the minimum pass mark for the exam is 70% and is valid for 2 years.
- Minimal disruption to the working day – the course takes only three hours.
- Designed for anyone, in any construction sector, worldwide
- Provides the knowledge and tools required to identify roles and responsibilities in a construction environment.
- High-impact programme
- Efficient and effective learning – Site safety and hazardous topics are covered in a single, self-contained course.
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