Learn how to manage safety on construction sites in accordance with UK legal provisions in this free online course. Construction workers are often vulnerable to injuries and hazards so ensuring safety is maintained consistently is crucial for both site managers and workers. This course covers the essential knowledge needed for maintaining safety on construction sites. You'll learn to identify and assess risks while adhering to UK industry regulations. In addition, we'll discuss safety measures to take during erecting scaffolding, excavations and demolitions.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187452 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define the key considerations for site layout and set-up • Outline the main requirements of the CDM regulations • Identify common hazards and risks associated with construction projects • Describe the methods used to evaluate and manage risk • Explain the concept of behavioural safety and its importance in promoting a safe work culture • Recall the legal requirements and best practices for the safe use of scaffolding • Explain the risks associated with excavations and confined spaces • Discuss the legal requirements and best practices for working in and around excavations and confined spaces • Discuss the importance of risk assessment in maintaining a safe work environment • Indicate the methods and tools used to evaluate and manage occupational health risks |
| Course Code | 5758 |
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