CSCS Health and Safety Test Preparation

CSCS Card (Test Preparation)

Safe, effective construction working - certified!

Is it right for me?

If you work in construction and require a professional qualification, this is a great starter course. In particular, this course will be of tremendous use to anyone preparing for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme test.

What is it about?

The aim of this course is to help participants develop in participants a clear understanding of the health and safety considerations when working on construction sites. You will learn how to promote safety as a basic but essential requirement, and will gain a good understanding of the basic safety procedures surrounding electricity, gas, fire, noise, substances and excavations.

What will I learn?

After attending this course, you will be able to identify the hazards and safe practices relating to construction sites more easily, and will know how to prevent or minimise such dangers. You will be walked through the most up-to-date best-practice standards and legislation relating to the construction industry, and how to apply this legislation to your own workplace.

What will it cover?

Current health and safety legislation and regulations
Accident reporting and first aid
Common hazards
Manual handling
Fire
Working at height
Electricity
Noise and vibration
Dangerous substances
Confined space
Excavations
Arrangements and systems
Site management
Risk assessments
Safe systems of work
Site accident prevention