Who Should Attend?
This course is for those who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce, to help them understand the potential hazards that they face at work on site. It provides a practical summary of Health & Safety, welfare and environmental issues, identifying individual responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, what the employer’s duties are and what should be done if they think anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk. Delegates must be competent in English at operative level.
Duration
1 day
Location
Ipswich / Essex / In-house Availability
Certifications
Provided on completion
Course PDF
View course details as PDFCourse Aims and Objectives
The purpose of this course is to ensure that individual responsibilities are understood; why they are carrying out their identified duties and what is expected of them and to ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace.
By the end of the course delegates will:
- Understand the need to prevent accidents
- Have an understanding of Health & Safety law
- Identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site
- Understand the need for risk assessments and method statements
- Appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure
- Report unsafe acts to prevent an accident.
Course Outline
- General Responsibilities
- Accident Reporting and Recording
- Health and Welfare
- Dust and Fumes (respiratory risks)
- Manual Handling
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Emergency Procedures and First Aid
- Fire Prevention and Control
- Hazardous Substances
- Electrical Safety and Hand-held Tools and Equipment
- Noise and Vibration
- Site Transport Safety
- Excavations and Confined Spaces
- Safety Signs and Signals
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Start time | Spaces left | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th September 2026 | 08:30 am | 15 | £155 exc. VAT | Book now |
| 16th October 2026 | 08:30 am | 17 | £155 exc. VAT | Book now |
| 27th October 2026 | 08:30 am | 17 | £155 exc. VAT | Book now |
| 9th November 2026 | 08:30 am | 17 | £155 exc. VAT | Book now |
| 23rd November 2026 | 08:30 am | 17 | £155 exc. VAT | Book now |
| 18th December 2026 | 08:30 am | 17 | £155 exc. VAT | Book now |
