This course provides the core knowledge your workers need to stay safe and embeds the good understanding and techniques needed to keep others safe too. Keeping your business healthy and safe with an effective training programme will enable you to reduce the cost of accidents and illness by up to 40 per cent.
This course covers:
- Health and safety issues to be managed in the construction industry to protect employees, contractors, neighbours and others
- The basics of local law
- The importance of risk assessments and method statements and the development process
- Site requirements for the welfare of construction workers on site
- Hazards and controls associated with construction sites and activities including working at height and confined spaces
- Site environmental management including management of waste and ecology
This course is for anyone who works on or around a construction site or has cause to visit the site in the course of their work.
CSCS approval means that the course will equip delegates with the knowledge and skills required to be eligible to apply for the Green Labourer card - allowing them to work on construction sites in entry-level positions.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the course will be issued with IOSH accredited certification.
IOSH - Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers Course FAQs
About IOSH
Q1. What is IOSH?
IOSH stands for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, the UK’s leading professional body for workplace health and safety, providing globally recognised training and qualifications for health and safety professionals at all levels.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes. IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers is an IOSH-accredited course. Successfully completing the course leads to an IOSH accredited certificate.
__________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q3. What is IOSH - Safety, Health, and Environment for Construction Workers?
It is a course covering the core health, safety and environmental knowledge construction workers need to work safely and responsibility on or around construction sites.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q4. Can this course help me apply for a CSCS Green Labourer Card?
Yes. The course is CSCS approved and aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to be eligible to apply for the Green Labourer card for entry-level construction work.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q5. How does this course differ from other IOSH courses?
This is a construction focused health and safety course. IOSH Working Safely covers basic employee-level safety that is non construction focused.IOSH Leading Safely focuses on strategic safety leadership for senior directors and executives. Sector-specific courses such as Managing Occupational Health & Wellbeing or Safety for Executives and Directors provide specialist knowledge.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course for?
People working on or around construction sites, including labourers, tradespeople, site operatives, subcontractors and others who need to visit construction sites as part of their work.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates should be at least 18 years old and have a competent understanding of written and spoken English. No other formal qualifications required.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q8. Is this course classroom-based or practical?
The course is classroom-based and uses practical construction-site examples, discussions and real-life scenarios. The focus is on helping workers understand common site hazards, their responsibilities and how to work safely.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q9. Is lunch provided during the course?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. What should I bring on the day?
Please bring photo ID and wear comfortable workwear, particularly as you may be sitting for extended periods. Some venues may require PPE; details will be provided once your booking is confirmed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q11. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can check the parking availability at your chosen venue by visiting our Training Centres page.
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q12. How is the course assessed?
A short end-of-course assessment.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q13. What certification will I receive?
A digital IOSH - Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers certificate is issued after independent grading, typically 6–8 weeks after the course. Printed copies may be available to purchase, please contact our team on 0345 605 0006 for details.
__________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q14. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This course provides the core knowledge your workers need to stay safe and embeds the good understanding and techniques needed to keep others safe too. Keeping your business healthy and safe with an effective training programme will enable you to reduce the cost of accidents and illness by up to 40 per cent.
This course covers:
- Health and safety issues to be managed in the construction industry to protect employees, contractors, neighbours and others
- The basics of local law
- The importance of risk assessments and method statements and the development process
- Site requirements for the welfare of construction workers on site
- Hazards and controls associated with construction sites and activities including working at height and confined spaces
- Site environmental management including management of waste and ecology
IOSH - Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers Course FAQs
About IOSH
Q1. What is IOSH?
IOSH stands for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, the UK’s leading professional body for workplace health and safety, providing globally recognised training and qualifications for health and safety professionals at all levels.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes. IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers is an IOSH-accredited course. Successfully completing the course leads to an IOSH accredited certificate.
__________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q3. What is IOSH - Safety, Health, and Environment for Construction Workers?
It is a course covering the core health, safety and environmental knowledge construction workers need to work safely and responsibility on or around construction sites.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q4. Can this course help me apply for a CSCS Green Labourer Card?
Yes. The course is CSCS approved and aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to be eligible to apply for the Green Labourer card for entry-level construction work.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q5. How does this course differ from other IOSH courses?
This is a construction focused health and safety course. IOSH Working Safely covers basic employee-level safety that is non construction focused.IOSH Leading Safely focuses on strategic safety leadership for senior directors and executives. Sector-specific courses such as Managing Occupational Health & Wellbeing or Safety for Executives and Directors provide specialist knowledge.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course for?
People working on or around construction sites, including labourers, tradespeople, site operatives, subcontractors and others who need to visit construction sites as part of their work.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates should be at least 18 years old and have a competent understanding of written and spoken English. No other formal qualifications required.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q8. Is this course classroom-based or practical?
The course is classroom-based and uses practical construction-site examples, discussions and real-life scenarios. The focus is on helping workers understand common site hazards, their responsibilities and how to work safely.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q9. Is lunch provided during the course?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. What should I bring on the day?
Please bring photo ID and wear comfortable workwear, particularly as you may be sitting for extended periods. Some venues may require PPE; details will be provided once your booking is confirmed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q11. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can check the parking availability at your chosen venue by visiting our Training Centres page.
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q12. How is the course assessed?
A short end-of-course assessment.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q13. What certification will I receive?
A digital IOSH - Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers certificate is issued after independent grading, typically 6–8 weeks after the course. Printed copies may be available to purchase, please contact our team on 0345 605 0006 for details.
__________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q14. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This course is for anyone who works on or around a construction site or has cause to visit the site in the course of their work.
CSCS approval means that the course will equip delegates with the knowledge and skills required to be eligible to apply for the Green Labourer card - allowing them to work on construction sites in entry-level positions.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the course will be issued with IOSH accredited certification.
Please call us on 0345 605 0006 or speak to one of our agents on Live Chat