Lesson 1Excavation and basement controls: shoring, edge protection, safe access, egress and exclusion zonesTackles excavation and basement risks like collapses, falls, flooding, and utility hits, explaining shoring, benching, edge guards, safe entry/exit, exclusion areas, and ground monitoring.
Ground assessment and service locatingSelection of shoring and support systemsEdge protection and fall preventionSafe access, egress and laddersExclusion zones and ongoing monitoringLesson 2Scaffolding and temporary works controls: design verification, inspections, access ladders, tie-ins, weather protocolsCovers scaffolding and temp works controls from design to dismantle, including checks, load limits, ties, inspections, access, weather plans, and coordination with permanent structures.
Temporary works design and verificationScaffold erection and tie-in patternsAccess ladders, stairs and platformsInspection frequencies and checklistsWeather, loading and alteration controlsLesson 3Hierarchy of controls applied to construction: elimination, substitution, engineering, admin, PPEExplains applying control hierarchy to construction risks, prioritising removal and swaps, then engineering and admin controls, with PPE last, backed by examples and cases.
Elimination and design-out of hazardsSubstitution with safer methods or materialsEngineering controls and guardingAdministrative controls and proceduresPPE as last resort and residual riskLesson 4Demolition and hot works controls: work permits, segregation, structural monitoring and debris containmentDetails controlling demolition and hot works via permits, separation, structure checks, fire watches, and debris control to ensure stability, prevent fires, and safeguard nearby workers and properties.
Demolition sequencing and stability checksHot work permit-to-work processSegregation and fire-resistant screensStructural and vibration monitoringDebris containment and fire watchLesson 5PPE selection and use for construction tasks: helmets, harnesses, gloves, footwear, eye and hearing protection, respiratorsGuides selecting, fitting, using, and maintaining PPE for site tasks like helmets, harnesses, gloves, boots, eye/ear protection, and masks, plus compatibility, storage, and replacement rules.
Task-based PPE risk assessmentHead, eye and face protectionHand, foot and body protectionHearing protection selection and useRespiratory protection and fit testingLesson 6Training, coordination and communication controls: toolbox talks, pre-shift briefings, subcontractor coordination meetingsShows how toolbox talks, pre-shift huddles, and subby meetings align workers, supervisors, and contractors on risks, controls, and site changes for consistent responses.
Planning effective toolbox talksPre-shift task and risk briefingsSubcontractor coordination meetingsLanguage and literacy considerationsRecording attendance and feedbackLesson 7Engineering controls for lifting and struck-by risks: exclusion zones, tag lines, lift plans, crane competency checksFocuses on engineering fixes for lifting and struck-by risks like exclusion zones, tag lines, lift plans, crane/gear checks, and operator-signaller communication.
Planning and approving lift plansEstablishing and policing exclusion zonesUse of tag lines and load controlCrane and lifting gear inspectionsSignaling methods and radio protocolsLesson 8Housekeeping, storage and traffic management: pallet layout, segregation, temporary roads, signageExplains how good housekeeping, safe storage, and traffic control cut slips, trips, falls, and struck-bys via pallet setups, material separation, temp roads, and clear signage.
Housekeeping standards and inspectionsSafe pallet layout and stackingSegregation of people and vehiclesDesign of temporary site roadsSignage, barriers and floor markingsLesson 9Electrical safety measures: temporary earth, RCDs, isolation procedures, cable routing and lockout/tagoutOutlines controls for temp electrics like earthing, RCDs, isolation, lockout/tagout, safe cabling, and checks to avoid shocks, burns, and fires on site.
Temporary electrical system planningUse and testing of RCD protectionCable routing and mechanical protectionIsolation procedures and LOTOInspection, defects and energization checksLesson 10Fall protection solutions: guardrails, edge protection, collective fall arrest, harness systems, safety netsReviews fall protection like guardrails, edge guards, nets, and personal arrest systems, covering anchors, rescues, checks, and preferring group over individual measures.
Risk assessment for work at heightGuardrails and edge protection designSafety nets and soft-landing systemsHarnesses, lanyards and anchorsRescue planning and equipment checks
