Construction Occupational Safety & Health (Construction OSH) –

Construction Occupational Safety & Health (Construction OSH)

(UK Standards Aligned – HSE Framework)

The Construction Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) programme is a comprehensive 30-hour professional training course designed in line with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015).

This programme is intended for construction workers, supervisors, site engineers, foremen, and individuals with safety responsibilities, focusing on hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, and prevention strategies across construction environments.

The course emphasises practical application, participatory learning, and competency-based assessment, ensuring learners can apply safety principles effectively on UK construction sites.

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Course Duration

• Total Instructional Time: Minimum 30 hours

• Delivery may be classroom-based, blended, or instructor-led online

• Includes presentations, case studies, group activities, and assessments

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Course Objectives

By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:

• Identify and assess major construction hazards

• Apply UK legal duties for employers and workers

• Implement effective risk control and prevention measures

• Promote a proactive safety culture on construction sites

• Comply with UK construction health and safety legislation

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Course Structure & Itinerary

Mandatory Modules – 15 Hours

1. Introduction to UK Health & Safety Law – 2 Hours

Covers:

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

• CDM Regulations 2015 (Client, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor duties)

• Workers’ rights and employer responsibilities

• Reporting accidents and dangerous occurrences (RIDDOR)

• HSE enforcement, inspections, and prosecutions
  Includes practical guidance, case examples, and legal awareness.

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2. Managing Safety & Health in Construction – 2 Hours

Includes:

• Safety Management Systems

• Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

• Site inspections and audits

• Accident and near-miss investigations

• Toolbox talks and safety briefings

• Leadership, supervision, and workforce engagement

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3. Major Construction Hazards (UK Focus Hazards) – 6 Hours

This module addresses the primary causes of serious injury and fatalities in UK construction, aligned with HSE statistics.

Focus Hazard Areas:

• Falls from Height (minimum 1 hour 15 minutes)

• Electrical Hazards

• Struck-By Hazards (vehicles, plant, falling objects)

• Caught-In / Trapped Hazards (excavations, machinery, confined spaces)

Learning Outcomes:

Learners will be able to:

1. Identify major construction hazards

2. Describe different types of hazards

3. Apply control measures and safe systems of work

4. Understand employer duties and worker responsibilities

Training follows a participatory model and learner understanding is assessed and verified.

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4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Lifesaving Equipment – 2 Hours

Covers:

• PPE at Work Regulations

• Selection, use, and maintenance of PPE

• Hierarchy of controls

• Rescue planning and emergency equipment

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5. Health Hazards in Construction – 2 Hours

Includes:

• Noise and vibration (HAVS)

• Hazardous substances (COSHH)

• Crystalline silica and dust exposure

• Occupational health monitoring

• Mental health and wellbeing in construction

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6. Stairways, Ladders & Temporary Access – 1 Hour

Covers:

• Safe access and egress

• Ladder and stairway safety

• Inspections and maintenance

• Common failures and incidents

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Elective Modules – 12 Hours

A minimum of 6 topics must be selected. Each topic is at least 30 minutes.

Available topics include:

• Excavations and Trenching

• Confined Space Entry

• Cranes, Lifting Operations & LOLER

• Scaffolding and Work Platforms

• Fire Prevention and Emergency Response

• Manual Handling & Ergonomics

• Construction Plant & Mobile Equipment

• Traffic Management and Site Logistics

• Materials Storage and Handling

• Welding, Cutting & Hot Works

• Steel Erection

• Hand & Power Tools Safety

• Construction Safety Management Programmes

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Optional Modules – Up to 3 Hours

Used to:

• Expand mandatory or elective topics

• Address specific site or project risks

• Cover additional UK construction hazards

• Discuss company or project safety policies

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Assessment & Certification

• Knowledge and competency assessed through tests, exercises, and participation

• Learners must demonstrate understanding of hazard identification and control

• Successful candidates receive a Construction OSH Certificate of Completion

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Target Audience

• Construction Workers

• Site Supervisors and Foremen

• Engineers and Technicians

• Safety Officers and Coordinators

• Anyone with construction safety responsibilities

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