1: Construction Site Safety

Construction safety rules on building sites and accident avoidance.

2: Manual Handling

Movement of loads by hand, regulations and safe practical operations and certification.

3: Health & Safety Equipment

Rules regarding PPE (safety clothing), it's practical uses and the issue of the following equipment.

Clothing for Work in this Industry

High visibility vest, cold weather jacket, safety boot, gloves and hard hat.

4: Introduction to Plant Machinery

Identification and uses for various plant machines and attachments including safety.

5: Hands on Approach (Practical Drive)

Practical machine operator (Excavator, Tele-Handler, Forward Tipping Dumper).

6: Slinger / Banksman

Control of plant movement by hand signalling. Banksman and signaller operations.

7: Services

Identification, locating and rules regarding services underground and overground (gas, water, electric).

8: Groundworks

Introduction to tools and general groundwork operations.

9: Introduction to Employment

Hours, rules, legislation, pay & environment and requirements for employment in this industry.

10: Certification

Why it is required and how to gain appropriate qualifications.

All our courses include: Handouts, practical demonstrations, a 'hands-on' approach, video and PowerPoint presentations, Q&A sessions, full practical testing and certification on completion.

Candidates will be permitted to keep the safety clothing issued.

Course duration is 4 days and includes all the details listed above, including pick-up and drop-off of candidates (prior to agreement).

All course prices include VAT at the prevailing rate.