You will learn about legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, related to health and safety. You will learn the legal duties of the employers, self-employed and employees to promote health and safety awareness and the effective standards of safety management. This topic will also cover the CDM regulations that cover the management of health, safety and welfare on construction projects.

You will learn the key principles and benefits of a health and safety policy and how to implement it.

You will learn how risk assessments can reduce accidents in the workplace and why the risk assessments and method statements should be suitable and proportionate to the level of risks posed.

You will learn how to tailor the contents of training according to the needs of the audience to maintenance competence on site.

You will learn the importance of effective communication between all individuals involved in working on site, to ensure that critical information is conveyed accurately.

Learn the importance of accurately measuring, monitoring and reporting on health and safety within the workplace.

You will learn about the statutory and non-statutory forms, notices, signs and registers used within the building and construction industry, as well as, about the keeping of records and other details.

You will learn the common causes of accidents, the preventive measures required, and the need for reporting an accident. You will learn how to develop construction phase plans, safe systems of work and risk assessments, as well as, how to conduct site inspections and carry out daily health and safety management.

You will learn the importance of providing suitable welfare facilities and ensuring that they comply with the CDM Regulations.

You will learn to manage mental health issues and help individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse while staying within the law.

You will learn the importance of protecting the workforce from exposure to hazardous substances such as lead and asbestos.

You will learn how to protect the workforce from the risks posed by the inhalation of airborne particles.

You will learn the risks posed by excessive noise and vibration and how to mitigate that risk.

You will learn how to reduce the risk of injury posed by incorrect manual handling practices and how to reduce it by taking into account the task, environment and control measures.

You will learn the requirements that must be considered while setting up a construction site.

You will learn the common causes of fire, including the mishandling of hazardous substances, and how to minimise those risks.

You will learn good working practices while working on or near live electrical circuits.

You will learn how to manage temporary works and ensure that they are planned, maintained and removed appropriately.

You will learn the risks involved in using moving plants and equipment and how to reduce risk while fulfilling the legal obligations related to the use of mobile plants and equipment.

You will learn the risks involved in working at height, including working platforms, scaffolds, ladders, flat and pitched roofs, fragile roofs, openings, holes and unprotected edges, and how to minimise them.

You will learn what a confined space is, how to risk assess it and how to work safely.