S001 – Safety Awareness

Aim

By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and safety on site.
Work on site more safely and with lower risk to themselves and others.

Experienced Worker Test,
upon successful completion the candidate will be able to:

This course introduces the candidate to many aspects of the Health & Safety at Work and is intended help raise safety standards and awareness.

By the end of the course delegates will know how to manage safety effectively.

 

Course Content

 

General responsibilities

Accident prevention and reporting

Emergency procedures and first aid

Health and welfare

Respiratory risks

Noise and vibration

Hazardous substances

Personal protective equipment

Electrical safety and hand-held equipment and tools

Safety signs and signals

Site transport safety

Fire prevention and control

Manual handling

Working at height

Excavations and confined spaces

Environmental awareness

Waste control