Health and Safety in Construction

Know about safe conduct in construction.

the importance of accident prevention

• reduction in incidents
• strong safety record
• lower costs
• safe environment for workforce

site rules and regulations

enforcement for breaches in safety, fines and imprisonment

examples of safe practice

• risk assessments
• method statements
• tool box talks
• site inductions

use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  State why it is important to follow health and safety guidelines when working in construction.
  
• 1.2
  State possible consequences of not following health and safety guidelines.
  
• 1.3
  Give examples of safe practice when working in construction.

Know about hazards in construction.

common hazards

• falls from height
• falling objects
• crushed by machinery
• slips, trips and falls

identification by direct observation

qualifications and training

wearing PPE to reduce the impact of hazards

following advice and guidance, instructions and supoervision

safety signs, meaning of colours and shapes

• hearing protection must be worn
• hard hat area
• scaffolding signage – tags and use of
• slips trips and falls prevention signage

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Identify common hazards in construction.
  
• 2.2
  Give examples of ways an individual worker can help reduce risks (e.g. by wearing appropriate clothing).
  
• 2.3
  Identify key safety signs used in construction.
  

Know about safety equipment in construction.

safety equipment

• guardrails, handrails,
• scaffolding and working platforms
• lanyards and harnesses
• PPE, Hivis jackets, safety boots, helmets, ear defenders gand gloves
• temporary fencing
  

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Identify appropriate safety equipment for given construction tasks.