Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) + Exam

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About Course

The Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) + Exam is designed for learners who want to develop essential health and safety knowledge for working safely on construction sites. The course covers common construction hazards, risk assessment, control measures, personal protective equipment, safe working practices, emergency procedures and workplace responsibilities.

The course is delivered online and includes interactive learning, module quizzes and an online invigilated exam. Successful completion of the qualification provides an accredited certificate and supports learners who are seeking to apply for a CSCS Green Card, subject to meeting the other CSCS requirements, including the relevant touch-screen test.

The course is self-paced and can be accessed online for up to 12 months from enrolment. The minimum course duration is approximately 120 minutes plus the exam, although learners may take longer depending on their study pace.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand essential health and safety principles in construction environments.
  • Identify common hazards and risks found on construction sites.
  • Understand how to carry out risk assessments and apply appropriate control measures.
  • Learn about slips, trips, falls and working safely at height.
  • Understand safe manual handling practices.
  • Learn about plant, machinery and noise-related hazards.
  • Understand respiratory risks and appropriate control measures.
  • Learn about fire, electricity and gas safety.
  • Recognise risks associated with chemicals and other on-site hazards.
  • Understand the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Learn about vehicle and general site safety.
  • Understand basic emergency and accident procedures.
  • Prepare for the online assessments and invigilated examination.
  • Develop the core health and safety knowledge needed for construction site work and the CSCS Green Card pathway.

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