Construction is one of Britain’s most hazardous industries to work in.
Although safety standards have improved significantly over recent years, people are still killed at work, thousands suffer injuries and many more develop long-term health problems caused by their work.
Whether you’re looking for your first CSCS card, need to understand your legal responsibilities or want to refresh your Health & Safety knowledge, the topics below explain the key issues affecting construction workers and employers. Each section answers common questions and recommends the training that best matches the job you’re doing.
- Starting Work in Construction
- Working Safely on Site
- Asbestos, Chemicals & Hazardous Materials
- Working at Height & High-Risk Work
- Safe Use of Tools & Equipment
- Fire Safety & Emergency Response
Not sure which Health & Safety training you need? Don’t worry. We’ll help you choose the training that’s right for your job—even if it’s not the course you originally came looking for.
When you choose SuperSkills, we’ll help you:
- Understand the risks before work starts.
- Protect yourself and people around you.
- Meet your legal responsibilities with confidence.
Starting Work in Construction
Everything you need to start work safely on site and apply for a CSCS card.
- CITB Test
- Green CSCS Cards
- Level 1 Health & Safety
- What is the CSCS Card?
- Do I need the CITB Test?
- How do I prepare for the CITB Test?
- How do I get a Green CSCS Card?
- Which course do I need?
Recommended training:
Need a Green CSCS Card?
Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
(Training Course & Examination)
Taking the CITB test?
Working Safely on Site
Everything you need to understand your everyday health and safety responsibilities on a construction site.
Most accidents on construction sites can be prevented by planning work properly and understanding your legal responsibilities.
- Understand your legal responsibilities.
- Reduce the risk of accidents and enforcement action.
- Create a safer workplace for everyone.
- What are my Health & Safety responsibilities?
- How do I carry out a risk assessment?
- What is CDM?
- How do I comply with Health & Safety law?
Recommended training:
New to planning work for yourself or others?
Introduction to Risk Assessment
Need to know about CDM?
Understanding the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations
Asbestos, Chemicals & Hazardous Materials
Everything you need to recognise hazardous materials, work safely and understand your legal responsibilities.
Asbestos and hazardous substances remain one of the biggest long-term health risks in construction.
Knowing how to recognise them before work starts protects both people and businesses.
- Recognise hazardous materials before work starts.
- Know what the law expects from you.
- Protect yourself and others from long-term health risks.
- How do I know if asbestos is present?
- What should I do if I think I’ve found asbestos?
- What do Architects and Designers need to know about asbestos?
- Do I need COSHH training if I work with chemicals?
Recommended training
Working where asbestos may be present?
Using chemicals as part of your work?
Working at Height & High-Risk Work
Everything you need to plan and carry out higher-risk construction work safely and legally.
Some construction jobs are naturally higher risk than others. Working at height, in confined spaces or near electricity requires careful planning, the right training and safe systems of work.
Falls from height remain the leading cause of fatal injuries in construction, making good planning and risk assessment essential before work starts.
Most serious construction accidents don’t happen because work is high risk—they happen because the risks weren’t identified or controlled before work started.
- Recognise when work is high risk.
- Plan the job safely before work starts.
- Protect yourself and everyone around you.
- What are the rules for working at height?
- When is confined spaces training needed?
- How do I work safely around electricity?
- When do I need a risk assessment?
Recommended training:
Planning high risk work?
Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM)
Working at height?
Working in confined spaces?
Working In Confined Spaces Training
Working near electricity?
Safe Use of Tools & Equipment
Everything you need to use construction tools and equipment safely and confidently.
Construction tools and equipment make the job easier—but only when they’re used safely. Learning how to use the right equipment, protect your hearing and reduce long-term health risks helps keep you safe throughout your career.
Some injuries happen in an instant. Others develop over many years through exposure to noise, vibration or unsafe working practices. The right training helps reduce both.
- Choose the right equipment for the job.
- Use tools safely and protect your health.
- Understand what’s expected of you on site.
- Do I need training before using abrasive wheels?
- How can I protect my hearing at work?
- What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)?
- What is PUWER and who does it apply to?
- When should I wear PPE?
Recommended training
Using powered cutting or grinding equipment?
How much noise is too much at work?
Regularly using vibrating tools?
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Training
Responsible for maintaining work equipment?
PUWER Training
Unsure what PPE you should wear?
Fire Safety & Emergency Response
Everything you need to prevent, prepare for and respond to fire emergencies on site.
Many construction activities involve hot works, temporary electrical supplies and combustible materials. Understanding how fires start, how to reduce the risks and what to do in an emergency helps protect people, property and businesses.
- Reduce the risk of fire before work starts.
- Know what to do if a fire breaks out.
- Protect people, property and your business.
- What are Hot Works?
- How can I reduce the risk of fire on site?
- When do I need Fire Marshal training?
- Which fire extinguisher should I use?
- What should I do if a fire starts?
Recommended training:
Carrying out Hot Works?
Hot Works Training
Need a good understanding of fire safety?
Fire Safety Awareness Training
Responsible for fire safety at work?
Need to understand fire extinguishers?
Still not sure which Health & Safety training you need?
Every construction job is different.
If you’re unsure which course is right for you or your team, talk to us.
We’ll recommend the training that best suits your job – and if there’s a better or more suitable option, we’ll tell you.
If you would prefer to talk first:
- Call us
- Or use the Enquiry Form
Why choose SuperSkills for your Health & Safety training?
✓ Great value training.
✓ Personal support when you need it.
✓ Online learning with real people behind it.
✓ If there’s a better option, we’ll tell you.