Working Safely in Construction Environments

This 'Principles of Manual Handling' e-Learning course is vital for those who work with heavy items. Learners will learn the key principles that help to reduce the risk of injury, by identifying common manual handling hazards. The duration of this course is 30 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. Course module topics include: • Overview of Manual Handling • Manual Handling hazards • Risk assessments • Controls and reducing the risk of harm • Legislation and guidance

Suitable for a variety of candidates, this course provides learners with the skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in low-risk work environments including shops and offices. The duration of this course is 2 hours and can be completed over multiple sessions.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 require compulsory training for anyone who may be exposed to asbestos fibres. This Asbestos Awareness e-Learning course clearly outlines what to be alert to if you encounter asbestos at work, or work in a building where asbestos may be present. The duration of this course is 45-60 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. Course module topics include: • What asbestos is • Why asbestos is used • The types of asbestos • Where asbestos can be found • Why asbestos is dangerous • Asbestos related diseases • The law and regulations • Asbestos training levels • Examples of high risk occupations

Those who undertake this Working at Height e-Learning course will learn how to ensure their own safety in various situations. The course will also help employers satisfy the Working at Height Regulations 2005 (amended 2007). The duration of this course is 45-60 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. Course module topics include: • Working at height - definitions • Legal responsibilities • The five steps of a risk assessment • Ladders and stepladders safety • Specialist equipment • Types of protection

This online training course teaches the user how to keep safe when using work equipment. It aims to help organisations work towards compliance with PUWER. The course will help the user to understand how to properly maintain equipment, what equipment PUWER applies to, and will also help them to show commitment to the regulations. The duration of this course is 30 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. The course content will include: 1. PUWER Responsibilities 2. Safe Standard 3. Protection and Controls

This course will introduce the learner to the forms, health risks, and safe management of asbestos. This eLearning provides awareness education. Face-to-face training, coaching, or supervision will also be needed in order to gain the skills and knowledge required for full competence and practical ability in this subject. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • List the three main types of asbestos • List some of the common locations where asbestos is found • Recall the main health risks arising from asbestos use • Identify key features of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 • Distinguish between licensed, notifiable non-licensed, and non-licensed work with asbestos • Recall the key requirements of the duty to manage asbestos • Outline the legal requirements related to the disposal of asbestos waste • Overview the need for information, instruction, and training

This course will enable you to describe the risks arising from the use of hazardous substances, and list appropriate steps to remove or reduce such risks. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Describe what is meant by a hazardous substance • Understand the importance of first aid when dealing with hazardous substances • Explain how to deal with spillages • Acknowledge safety precautions when dealing with hazardous substances • Explain how to identify hazardous substances • Explain how substances become hazardous • Explain the effects of hazardous substances

The effects of noise on hearing can be profoundly damaging, often resulting in permanent hearing loss. Not only is this morally and ethically undesirable for any organisation, it can also result in significant financial penalties, and personal injury claims. This course will help the learner to understand how their hearing works and how it is affected by excess noise. It will also mean that the learner will be able to recognise noise risks, and put in place appropriate safety precautions. Following this course an employee will be able to recognise noise risks and act proactively to prevent harm occurring. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Explain the effects of noise • Describe the two metre rule • Understand how your hearing works • Explain the levels of risk • Describe safety precautions • Acknowledge the use of ear plugs and defenders

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Memorandum of Guidance with which it is published, lay down comprehensive, but non-technical, requirements for ensuring that the hazards of electricity are properly controlled. This means that those working with, or in the vicinity of, high risk electrical hazards – or those managing such situations – must, having identified hazards, be able to select and put in place the most appropriate methods of controlling the risks that arise from those hazards. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: • Understand insulation and earthing requirements specified by Regulation • Understand How people may be protected by electric shock • Describe the protection of equipment against overheating and fires • Describe the protection of electrical systems • Earthing • Construction • Insulation • List the protection of people • RCDs • Secure isolation • Competence • Low voltage systems • Battery operated tools • Working ‘dead’ and justification for ‘live’ working

Those working with, or in the vicinity of, high risk electrical hazards – or those managing such situations – must be able to identify these hazards and understand the risk they present. This is essential since, without such knowledge, it will prove difficult, if not impossible, to carry out risk assessments, or put in place effective risk controls. This course discusses the most commonly encountered high risk electrical hazards, how they may be identified, and the risks they present. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • What the risks are • Why accidents occur • Understand the risks and key precautions relating to: -Working on mains electrical supplies -Overhead power lines -Underground power lines -Working in wet conditions

The requirement under Regulation 4 of the Electricity at Work Regulations is for “electrical systems to be constructed and maintained so as to prevent danger at all times”. The term ‘danger’ - which is unique to the Electricity at Work Regulations - is defined as “the risk of injury from electric shock”, which means that the Regulations therefore require all electrical systems to be set up, and maintained, in such a way that they do not allow anyone to suffer injury as a result of the electricity that may flow within the system at any time. Setting up and maintaining a system to achieve this requirement, needs all those involved to understand the role played by inspection, test, and maintenance of electrical systems. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Understand visual inspections • Understand formal visual inspections • Acknowledge PAT Competence • Explain combined inspection and testing including PAT • Describe combined inspection and testing in other areas • Describe electrical equipment safety in low-risk environments

Contact with power lines, and cables, can be lethal, whether they are carrying a voltage as high as 400,000 volts or as low as 11,000 volts. For this reason, knowledge of how to manage safe working practices with live overhead and buried power lines is absolutely vital. This course provides a short, but useful, introduction to protection against contact with live overhead power lines. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: • Explain the precautions necessary for safe passage under overhead power lines • Describe the precautions necessary for work under overhead power lines • List the key controls that are necessary for preventing contact with underground services

This course will enable the learner to understand the principles of electricity, and its effects on the human body. This eLearning provides awareness education. Face-to-face training, coaching, or supervision would be needed in addition in order to complete the all-round skills and knowledge to be able to carry this forward practically in your organisation. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: • Explain the terms ‘voltage’, ‘current’, and ‘resistance’ • Explain the operation of Ohm’s Law • List the voltages and currents normally encountered in UK electricity supplies • List the factors relating to electric shock • Describe what happens when an electrical current passes through a human body • List and explain the hazards of electricity as identified in The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

More than one third of all reportable ‘Over Three Day’ injuries, and nearly 10% of ‘Major Injuries’ are associated with manual handling – the transporting or supporting of loads by hand or by bodily force. Many injuries are not immediate and obvious, but are cumulative resulting from repeated exposure to manual handling operations. For workers, this high rate of injury is highly significant since such accidents and absences lead to potential loss of earnings, missed opportunities, and usually significant pain or discomfort. By looking at how manual handling risks arise, and how to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of injury in different work environments, this course will help the learner to avoid joining future Health and Safety Executive injury statistics. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. This course will give you a deeper understanding of: • Understand safe lifting technique • Personal capacity for load handling • The environment • The load • The task • Reduce the risk of injury by assessing

This course will highlight the hazards, and control measures, for safe working at height on fragile and degraded surfaces. It will take around 20 minutes to complete.

This course will highlight the hazards, and control measures, for safe working at height with scaffolding and scaffold towers. It will take around 20 minutes to complete.

Ladders and stepladders can be a sensible and practical option for low-risk, short-duration tasks, whilst Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (or ‘MEWPs’), are designed to provide a safe work platform for temporary work at height. With this in mind, it’s essential that employees have the information necessary to enable them to plan and manage any job tasks they undertake that involve working at height with access equipment. This course will provide them with, and check their understanding of, that information. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Detail the consequence of ladder misuse • Describe the circumstances under which a ladder or stepladder should be used • Explain how to use ladders and stepladders • List ladder inspection and maintenance requirements • List the risk controls required in respect of MEWP's

Get your Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment to kickstart your journey into working in various construction settings. This certification is a prerequisite for securing a CSCS (Green) Card, an industry-wide standard which is essential for all construction professionals, regardless of skill level, trade or specialisms that may subsequently be developed. As a foundation qualification, it provides a comprehensive grounding in the principles of health and safety that are particular to the construction environment. This fully online course equips you with the knowledge needed to grasp the importance of adhering to health and safety regulations in high-risk environments, whether the threats involve physical harm, damage to reputation, or costly equipment mishaps. It includes how to recognise hazards, avoiding, reducing, and mitigating against risks, understanding the uses of different types of fire extinguishers and the legislation that applies to construction environments. The course content is supported by current research and examples from the construction industry. Tailored for those already working in the construction sector who need to refresh training or update knowledge, or those who aspire to join the construction industry, this flexible online course covers the essential knowledge required to work on construction sites and obtain a valid CSCS Card. The process of obtaining a CSCS (Green) Card involves three key stages: 1. **Complete this Online Course**: Successfully finish this course and take a separate online exam, earning an accredited Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment —a crucial component of your CSCS card application. 2. **Take the CITB HS&E Test**: Book and complete the CITB* HS&E test at a nearby CITB Touch Screen Test centre. (*Construction Industry Training Board) 3. **Apply for Your Card**: Once you've passed both of the courses and the exams, apply for your CSCS card. This entirely online course, including the final assessment, can be accessed, and completed on a PC or laptop. Throughout this interactive e-learning experience, you'll gain knowledge in key areas: - Why Risk Assessment matters – it’s purposes, importance, and relevance. - Safe manual handling techniques. - Working safely at elevated heights. - Identifying health risks. - Safe practices around machinery, plant, and equipment. This course package includes a Mock Assessment, or test, which will allow you to be sure you are ready to proceed to booking your exam. Once you are confident you can recall the knowledge you need under pressure, you should go ahead and schedule your online exam. To book this final, online exam, simply send an email to our support team at [email protected], providing them with at least 72 hours' notice AHEAD of your exam slot, to test your proposed exam setup. The final examination questions are designed to support the integrity of the CSCS Card as you will learn about during the course. This online examination can be taken from a laptop or desktop computer. * You will need a webcam in a place where you won’t be interrupted, whether at home, or with your employer’s co-operation in the workplace. The webcam records both your screen and you to ensure you can complete the questions independently, without notes or mobile telephone, in a process called online proctoring. This online proctoring allows you to demonstrate you have mastered the construction safety knowledge required to progress on your own terms, where you feel comfortable and when you are ready. This reduces the worry and stress of this formal assessment required to obtain Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment certificate. *Please note that the online qualification exam is not compatible with mobile devices or tablets.

this course aims to provide the learner with a thorough introduction to the construction industries. The course covers the following: Introduction to construction Introduction to painting Introduction to joinery Introduction to bricklaying Introduction to sustainability Introduction to materials and tools Employability

This is a re-examination for the L1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course. If you failed your previous attempt, please purchase this re-examination, and then advise us of your desired examination date and time by emailing [email protected].

A CSCS Card is an essential requirement for many employers in the construction industry, if you want to work on site, you’ll need one. Whether you’re new to the industry, or it’s time to renew - this package includes everything you’ll need to obtain your Green CSCS Card: • Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment course & exam • CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives Test • Application to CSCS With three different stages to complete, this package removes your need to do time consuming admin and provides you with reassurance you've got everything covered. How it works: 1. At your own pace, study our online course in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (approximately 2 hours of study). The course covers all of the essential knowledge you’ll need to work safely in the construction industry and includes practice tests for both exams you will be sitting. 2. When you’re ready, we’ll book your Health and Safety exam – you can sit the exam from anywhere but you’ll need access to a laptop or PC with a webcam. 3. We’ll pay for and book your CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives Test. 4. Sit your CITB test at your local touchscreen test centre. 5. You’ll receive the pass certificate for your first exam via email, and the second in person at the test centre. 6. Once you’ve passed both tests, we’ll complete the CSCS card application for you. 7. You’ll receive your CSCS card in the post – it will take around 10 working days. In the meantime, you can prove to an employer that your card is pending by downloading the CITB app.

Are you ready to take the next step in your construction career? Look no further! Our comprehensive learning package is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic construction industry. **What's Included:** - Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment - Working at Heights Certification - Manual Handling Training - Asbestos Awareness Course - Environmental Sustainability Workshop With this package, you'll gain expertise in crucial areas that are in high demand within the construction sector.