Construction Safety and Health Training
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Construction Safety and Health Training

This training covers essential health and safety measures for construction sites, including scaffolding safety, demolition risk management, and noise hazard control. It helps you understand the leading safety hazards such as falls and electrocutions and how to implement strategies to reduce accidents. Completing this course will equip you with the knowledge to maintain a safe and productive construction site environment.
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Construction Safety and Health Training
12 Chapters
1 Hour
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About The Course

This training provides a comprehensive overview of the essential health and safety measures necessary for construction sites. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that construction sites do not pose immediate danger to the public or workers. As the construction industry is prone to hazardous situations, this course will help you understand the critical safety standards required for the industry and the processes to achieve them.

You will gain in-depth knowledge about the health and safety protocols in scaffolding works, including the risks involved and the best practices for safely erecting, dismantling, and modifying scaffolds. The course also covers the safety measures necessary for demolition works, identifying potential hazards, and implementing control systems to manage those risks effectively. Additionally, you will learn about noise hazards on construction sites, how to assess risks, and how to manage them effectively through appropriate strategies.

The course identifies the leading safety hazards on construction sites, such as falls, electrocutions, and being struck by objects, which have resulted in injuries and fatalities globally. By completing this training, you will be equipped with the knowledge to maintain an effective safety management system that enhances productivity, worker morale, and reduces the likelihood of accidents occurring.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Describe the SMP20 and its importance in construction safety.
  • Outline the different sections within the SMP20 and their relevance to scaffolding safety.
  • Discuss the role of forms in SMP20 and how they contribute to effective safety management.
  • Identify the key regulations that govern safety at work in construction, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Explain the duties of different groups of people involved in scaffolding work, including their specific safety responsibilities.
  • Describe the features and functions of various types of scaffolds commonly used in construction.
  • Discuss common hazards associated with scaffolding work and the appropriate risk control measures to mitigate them.
  • Define demolition work and understand the associated risks and safety requirements.
  • Explain the process of noise assessment on construction sites and the best practices for managing noise hazards.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Risk Assessment
Chapter 3 Form Overview and Work Enforcement
Chapter 4 Importance of Managing Safety and Health in Construction
Chapter 5 Hazard
Chapter 6 Key Duty Holders, Responsibilities, and Safety Compliance in Construction
Chapter 7 Safe Use of Construction Plant and Equipment
Chapter 8 Duties and Risks in Scaffolding
Chapter 9 Erecting a Scaffold Safely
Chapter 10 Demolition Work
Chapter 11 Managing Noise
Chapter 12 Summary
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