NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction (UK) Course
The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively manage health and safety within the construction industry. Covering construction-specific hazards, legal responsibilities and risk management principles, the qualification helps delegates develop a strong understanding of how to create safer workplaces, reduce risks and support compliance with current construction health and safety legislation. Recognised throughout the industry, the qualification is suitable for those responsible for managing health and safety on construction projects of all sizes.
• Foundations of Construction Health and Safety Management
Understanding the principles of effective health and safety management and the benefits of adopting a proactive approach to risk management within construction environments.
• Construction Health and Safety Legislation
Reviewing the key legislation governing construction activities, including the responsibilities of employers, employees, contractors and duty holders.
• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
Understanding the legal duties of clients, designers, principal contractors and contractors, and the importance of effective planning and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Assessment and Control Measures
Learning how to identify construction hazards, assess risks and implement suitable control measures to protect workers and others affected by construction activities.
• Construction Workplace Hazards
Exploring the hazards commonly encountered on construction sites and understanding the controls required to minimise risk.
• Working at Height
Understanding one of the leading causes of serious injury within construction and the measures required to prevent falls from height.
• Construction Plant, Equipment and Machinery
Learning about the risks associated with plant operations and the control measures required to ensure safe use of equipment and machinery.
• Excavations and Temporary Works
Understanding the hazards associated with groundworks, excavations and temporary works, and the importance of effective planning and supervision.
• Electrical Safety in Construction
Reviewing the risks associated with electrical installations and temporary site services, along with the precautions necessary to prevent injury.
• Movement of People and Vehicles
Understanding the risks created by workplace transport and the measures used to separate people, plant and vehicles safely.
• Occupational Health in Construction
Learning about health risks such as dust, noise, vibration, hazardous substances and mental health, and understanding how these risks can be effectively managed.
• Environmental Considerations
Exploring how construction activities can impact the environment and the importance of adopting responsible working practices.
• Incident Investigation and Performance Monitoring
Understanding how incidents are investigated, lessons are learned and health and safety performance is measured to support continual improvement.
• Practical Application of Learning
Applying health and safety management principles to construction-related scenarios and developing practical solutions to workplace challenges.
• Assessment
Delegates complete the NEBOSH assessment process, demonstrating their understanding of construction health and safety management principles and their ability to apply learning within the workplace.
Training is delivered through a combination of:
- Instructor-led teaching
- Technical presentations
- Practical examples and case studies
- Group discussions Workplace scenarios
- Fire risk assessment exercises NEBOSH assessment preparation
Delegates are encouraged to actively participate throughout the course, applying fire safety principles to real-world situations and developing practical risk assessment skills.
This course is designed for site managers, project managers, contracts managers, health and safety advisors, supervisors, construction professionals and anyone with responsibility for managing health and safety within the construction industry. It is also suitable for individuals looking to develop their knowledge of construction health and safety and gain a recognised NEBOSH qualification.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, delegates should have a good standard of written English to successfully complete the assessment requirements.