Health, Safety & Welfare

Working within the construction industry can be a dangerous business without the correct training and observation of the correct procedures. This course aims to outline the possible dangers of mounting abrasive wheels and the precautions that need to be taken.

Working with asbestos can be a risky business, each year 3500 people die from asbestos related diseases, and the number is thought to be rising. This is why it is essential for those working in such conditions, to be made aware of the necessary precautions that need to be taken to avoid these risks.

The workshop is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to understand the principles and methodology of risk assessment and their practical application to processes involving potential exposure to chemical and other hazardous substances.

Construction is ever expanding making it one of the largest industries in the UK, but also one of the most dangerous. Every month approximately 340 people around the country are injured on site, 6 of these turn out to be fatal. A Major Contractors Group recognised these risks and introduced The Construction Skills Certification Scheme card, in conjunction with the Government. It aims to ensure all construction workers have a recognised level of health and safety competence.

This is a half day course is intended to develop an understanding of construction health and safety for various occupations working in the industry and to enable them to improve their chances of passing the mandatory health and safety knowledge test, should the delegates wish to register under the CSCS Scheme.

With many new entrants joining the construction industry is it very important that these individuals are made aware of the issues they might be faced with when entering site.

This is a half day course is intended to develop an understanding of construction health and safety for various occupations working in the industry

To enable delegates to assess suitability of ladders and steps for a job. To be able to carry out risk assessments, to safely use, and carry out inspections of ladders.

Did you know that one third of all workers absence in the UK is accounted for by back problems? There are 1000 manual handling accidents reported each week, and 5.5 million working days are lost each year.

The construction industry can be very dangerous especially when working with specialist equipment, therefore it is essential that all operatives who are involved in constructing and working with light-weight access towers, ensure that they do so in a responsible and safe manner. This course provides all the relevant information on erecting, maintaining and inspecting equipment according to constructions regulations and legislation.

The construction industry can be very dangerous especially when working with specialist equipment, therefore it is essential that all operatives who are involved in constructing and working with light-weight access towers, ensure that they do so in a responsible and safe manner. This course provides all the relevant information on erecting, maintaining and inspecting equipment according to constructions regulations and legislation.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) have wide – reaching implications for many organisations. This course explains their key features and relates them to the day to day working of your organisation

Workers in the construction industry are SIX times more likely to be killed at work than other workers. A US study showed that companies that tested workers and job applicants for drugs experienced a 51% reduction in injury rates within two years of implementing a drug testing programme. Often working away from home, construction workers are vulnerable to peer group pressure which may lead to the inappropriate use of drugs and alcohol.

Working with scaffolding can be dangerous and can result in injury without the accurate training. This course aims to increase awareness of scaffolding techniques by providing knowledge of the skills needed to ensure a scaffold is correctly erected and maintained, along with identifying an individual’s responsibility to inspect scaffolding correctly and safely. In addition to this, the course provides details on working in compliance with the relevant laws, codes and practices.

In the construction industry the biggest killer is a fall from height which is responsible for half the recorded deaths each year. Falls can cost an employer around £36,000 in terms of revenue loss, time and medical replacement costs. These damaging effects can be avoided by acquiring the necessary knowledge about working safely at heights, whilst taking precautions and reducing risks. This course is designed to provide this information to all operatives, supervisors and managers who are working at heights or on roofs.

It is essential for the wellbeing of any company that compliance with Health and Safety legislation is upheld at all times. Often senior members of a company need to address certain Health and Safety issues when making decisions before implementing a Health and Safety Policy within their workplace. This course aims to ensure that Health & Safety is appreciated by the people at the most senior level, and brings Directors and Senior Managers up to speed with current issues.