CITB - Health & Safety Awareness
About the course
Construction sites present a range of risks, from moving equipment and manual handling to working at height. This course introduces common hazards and the precautions used to protect workers and others on site.
Delegates will explore employer and employee responsibilities, risk assessments, method statements and what to do if they believe someone’s health or safety is being put at risk.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for people considering a career in construction or civil engineering, new starters and those already working in the industry who need an introduction to site health and safety.
Course content
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Health and safety responsibilities on site
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Relevant legal requirements
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How your role contributes to site safety
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Risk assessments and method statements
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Common construction hazards and control measures
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Occupational health risks
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Manual handling awareness
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Working at height
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Fire prevention
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Safe use of work equipment
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Improving everyday safety standards
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Raising concerns and reporting unsafe conditions
What will delegates learn?
By the end of the course, delegates will have a better understanding of construction site hazards, the precautions used to control them and their responsibilities for protecting themselves and others.
Successful completion of the attendance and assessment requirements leads to a CITB Health & Safety Awareness certificate, valid for five years.
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