Health AND Safety Training

This course is for you if you need basic health and safety training and are working in construction.

QNUK LEVEL 1 AWARD

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT (RQF)

The QNUK Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (RQF) qualification is the ideal introduction to understanding the principles of health and safety in a construction environment. This qualification is typically undertaken by those with no previous qualifications or experience of health and safety, however, can be taken as a refresher.
This qualification supports an individual's application for a CSCS card.

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • State the purpose of risk assessments and method statements.
  • State the legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements.
  • State common causes of work-related fatalities and injuries.
  • State the implications of not preventing accidents and ill health at work.
  • State the meaning of an accident, near miss, hazard, risk and competence in relation to health and safety at work.
  • List the typical hazards and risks associated with resources, equipment, obstructions, storage, services, wastes and work activities.
  • Understand the importance of reporting accidents and near misses.
  • State typical accident reporting procedures.
  • State who is responsible for making accident reports. 
  • State the purpose of dynamic risk assessments.
  • Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace.
  • State the reasons for ensuring safe manual handling in the workplace.
  • State the potential injuries and ill health that may occur from incorrect manual handling.
  • State the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance for moving and storing materials, manual handling, and mechanical lifting.
  • State the procedures for safe lifting in accordance with official guidance.
  • State the importance of using site safety equipment when handling materials and equipment.
  • List aids available to assist with manual handling in the workplace.
  • State how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures and report problems when carrying out safe manual handling in the workplace.
  • Define the term ‘working at height’.
  • State the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working at height.
  • Those working in construction or who want to work in construction. This course can also be taken as a refresher.
  • This is a face-to-face course with a duration of 1 day.
  • This qualification is for those over the age of 16. They must have good English skills and an understanding of numeracy. On successful completion of this course, you will gain a qualification and receive a certificate acknowledging your course of study, which can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

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