This free online health and safety course explains how to assess and manage the risks found on a construction site.

The importance of health and safety in construction cannot be overstated. With a high rate of accidents leading to injuries and fatalities, the construction industry is one of the world’s most dangerous. This health and safety management course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to assess and minimise the risks encountered on a construction site. We first lay out the fundamentals of safety management, risk assessment and the control principles used to protect workers and equipment from the dangers posed by construction and engineering projects.

Certain risks are associated with working at heights and using construction equipment. We teach you the control methods used to minimise these hazards. We identify the various types of electrical hazards found in the workplace and explain how to control them. Finally, the course examines the various types of fire hazards commonly found on construction sites and provides the control measures used to manage and eliminate them.

This health and safety management in construction course is a must-have for anyone working in or considering a career in the construction industry. We cover a wide range of topics related to construction safety and risk management and explain how to conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to protect personnel and equipment from hazards. Sign up to acquire the health and safety training you require to work in the construction industry or manage your own contracting business.