Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
(Supports CSCS Green Card Application)
ETA Awards Approved
Course Overview
Every year in the UK, workers face serious risks in their jobs, with many suffering injuries, work-related illnesses, and fatalities. This makes health and safety in the workplace a crucial issue, and it’s essential for government bodies, employers, and workers alike to contribute towards reducing incidents and preventing ill-health at work.
This course is tailored for those entering the construction industry and serves as an ideal component of an induction process or as preparation for the accredited online exam. Although this Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment course provides a qualification on its own, it is also an essential step towards applying for a CSCS Green Card.
The course begins with an overview of the legal aspects of health and safety, followed by foundational topics in risk assessment and safe working practices. Key areas covered include common construction hazards, such as working at height, respiratory risks, and electrical and chemical dangers.
Learning Objectives
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise the importance of health and safety within the construction environment.
- Understand health and safety legislation and its role in the workplace.
- Identify risk assessments and safe practices relevant to construction site hazards.
- Explain the impact and consequences of non-compliance.
- Prepare for the CSCS Green Card assessment.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for individuals beginning their careers in the construction industry.
Advantages
The course can serve as part of a company’s induction programme and is excellent preparation for the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
Further Progression
For those looking to expand their understanding of health and safety, we offer an extensive range of courses covering essential topics such as Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Electrical Safety, COSHH, Working at Height, Risk Assessment, and more.
| Course | Module number | Module name | Pass % required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 1 | Introduction | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 2 | Hazards, Risks, Assessments and Controls | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 3 | Slips, Trips, Falls and Working at Height | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 4 | Manual handling | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 5 | Plant, Machinery and Noise | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 6 | Respiratory Risks | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 7 | Fire, Electricity and Gas Safety | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 8 | Chemicals and Other Onsite Hazards | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 9 | Vehicles, PPE and General Safety | 70 |
| Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) | 10 | Your Pathway to Your CSCS Card | 70 |
