Wolverhampton venue confirmed for March 26th training event

On March 26th a training event is being held in the West Midlands for a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment. We can now confirm the venue details for this event.

The training will begin at 9:30am at the Old Tractor Shed at Bantock Park in Wolverhampton. Parking is free and right next to the training room. There is also an on-site cafe for refreshments and lunch. If you would like to attend there are still places available. Please just get in touch.

As a reminder, here's the details of the course we have posted previously:

This qualification was developed by industry in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). From 1st July 2014, people wishing to apply for a CSCS Green Card need to:

- Pass a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification or

- Hold a valid Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness Course certificate and Pass the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment test within two years of applying for a new card

The content of the course includes:

A1 the importance of health and safety
A2 the reasons for good health and safety
A3 Key terms used in health and safety
A4 Legal responsibilities for health and safety
A5 Fatalities, injuries and ill-health in construction
A6 Risk assessments and method statements
B1 Slips and trips
B2 Working at height
B3 Moving vehicles and mobile plant
B4 Work equipment
B5 Fire
B6 Electricity
C1 Manual handling
C2 Noise
C3 Vibration
C4 Hazardous substances
C5 Alcohol and drugs
D1 Health and safety signs
D2 Personal protective equipment
D3 Welfare facilities and personal hygiene
D4 Emergencies and first aid
D5 Reporting accidents and ill-health