Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

CSCS Green Card Course: The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer’s Card provides validation that the individual holding it has completed the required training to enable them to undertake work as a labourer on a construction site within the United Kingdom.
The course starts with an introduction to the legal aspects of health and safety before covering the basics of risk assessment and safe working practices.
It then goes into detail to cover the most common hazards encountered in construction environments from Working at Height and Respiratory Hazards to electrical and chemical hazards.

Duration: 225 Min
Price: £150
Training: Online

Stage 1: CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course

Undertaking the CITB: Health & Safety Awareness Course (HSA) is the first step in obtaining the CSCS Labourer (Green) Card.
The course introduces operating safely on a construction site and covers the following subject areas:
* Health and Safety legislation
* The prevention of accidents
* Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
* Operating in a safe manner and seeking support/advice
* Your role (regarding safety) on a construction site
* Recognising and reporting unsafe acts

Stage 2: The CITB: Health, Safety and Environment Test

The second stage in obtaining your CSCS Labourer (Green) Card application is to book and pass the CITB: Health, Safety & Environment test.
This test can be undertaken at approved test centres and can be booked via the CITB Website, or you can call the booking line on 0344 994 4488.
The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions, and it costs £21.
You must pass this test prior to applying for the card and must have done so within the last two years.

Stage 3: Applying for the CSCS (Green) Labourer Card

On successful completion of stages 1 and 2 you will then be in a position to apply for your CSCS Labourer (Green) Card. This can be done over the phone on 0344 99 44 777 – but please ensure you email evidence of your qualifications (stage 1 and 2) to cscs@citb.co.uk prior to calling.

Further Progression

For more detailed information on key health and safety issues we offer a wide range of courses including Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Electrical Safety, COSHH, Working at Height, Risk Assessment and many more.

Who is it for?

The course is aimed at people starting out in the construction industry.

The Three Stages

There are three stages that need to be provided for in obtaining your CSCS Card:
* Obtain a Health and Safety qualification related to a construction site environment i.e., Complete the CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) course
* Pass the Health Safety and Environment Online Test
* Apply for the card and pay the required fee

Course Modules

✅Module 1: Introduction
✅Module 2: Hazards, Risks, Assessments and Controls
✅Module 3: Slips, Trips, Falls and Working at Height
✅Module 4: Manual handling
✅Module 5: Plant, Machinery and Noise
✅Module 6: Respiratory Risks
✅Module 7: Fire, Electricity and Gas Safety
✅Module 8: Chemicals and Other Onsite Hazards
✅Module 9: Vehicles, PPE and General Safety
✅Module 10: Your Pathway to Your CSCS Card

Advantages

The course can be used as part of a company induction process. It can also be used to aid in preparation for the level 1 award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
* Understand the importance of Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
* Define the Health and Safety Legislation and its impact on the work environment
* Identify risk assessments and safer working practices regarding hazards in a construction environment
* Explain the consequences of failure of compliance
* Prepare for CSCS green card assessment