Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
Our Health & Safety in a Construction Environment course delivers the essential knowledge needed to work safely on construction sites across the UK. This qualification is a key requirement for anyone applying for the CSCS Green Labourer Card.
Course Duration
- Standard Course: 3 day
- Fast-Track (Experienced Operatives): Half-day with assessment (subject to eligibility)
Who Should Attend?
- New entrants to the construction industry
- Labourers or operatives applying for the CSCS Green Card
- Employers seeking to certify new staff for site access
- Anyone working in construction without formal health & safety training
Assessment & Certification
Theory Assessment – Multiple choice test .
Recognition – Accepted by CSCS as part of the Green Labourer Card application
Course Content
Theoretical Training
- Understanding health & safety legislation (HSAWA, PPE, Manual Handling Regs)
- Roles and responsibilities on site
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Identifying common hazards and how to prevent them
- Use of PPE, signage, and site rules
- Fire safety, first aid, and emergency procedures
- Safe use of tools and equipment