Lesson 1Lifting and material handling hazards: slinging loads, unstable stacks, manual handling injuriesLooks at hazards from lifting and handling materials like slinging loads, unstable stacks, and hand injuries. Focuses on common failures, injury types, and practical controls for cranes, forklifts, and workers carrying loads by hand on busy sites.
Pre‑lift planning and load path assessmentSling selection, inspection, and safe anglesSignaller and operator communication rulesStacking, racking, and stability controlsManual handling limits and aids selectionLesson 2Excavation and groundworks hazards: cave‑ins, underground services, pedestrian collapse risksCovers excavation and groundwork hazards like cave-ins, hitting underground services, and risks to passersby from collapses. Focuses on soil checks, shoring, access, spoil heaps, and working with utility maps, permits, and nearby buildings.
Soil classification and stability checksShoring, shielding, and benching choicesService locating, permits, and mark‑outsAccess, egress, and spoil pile controlBarricades and pedestrian protectionLesson 3Systematic hazard checklist tailored to multi‑trade tight urban sitesGives a structured hazard checklist made for crowded urban sites with many trades. Guides safety officers on systematic site walks, trade-specific checks, overlap risks, and recording findings for follow-up and action tracking.
Pre‑task and area‑based checklist designTrade‑specific hazard prompts and cuesInterfaces between trades and schedulesRecording findings and assigning actionsFollow‑up, verification, and trend reviewLesson 4Dust, silica, and airborne contaminants: respiratory exposure, neighbors and public impactCovers dust, silica, and airborne particles from cutting, drilling, and demolition. Stresses health effects, exposure checks, wet methods, local exhaust, cleaning up, and protecting neighbours, public, and sensitive areas.
Silica health effects and exposure routesDust generation tasks and risk rankingWet cutting, extraction, and tool controlsHousekeeping and decontamination zonesNeighbor and public dust protectionLesson 5Environmental and public safety hazards: site debris on sidewalks, pedestrian struck, pollution runoffDeals with environmental and public safety hazards from construction like debris on pavements, struck-by risks, and pollution runoff. Focuses on barriers, signs, drainage controls, and talking to neighbours and authorities in tight city spaces.
Site perimeter fencing and access controlPublic walkways, detours, and signageDebris containment and housekeepingRunoff, silt, and spill containmentCommunity and authority notificationsLesson 6Electrical hazards: temporary power, live cables, portable tools, contact risksFocuses on electrical hazards from temporary power, live cables, and portable tools. Reviews shock, arc, and fire risks, lockout procedures, inspections, GFCI use, and working with electricians to keep wiring safe on changing sites.
Temporary power design and routingLockout, tagout, and isolation stepsInspection of cords, plugs, and toolsUse of GFCIs and residual devicesOverhead and buried cable controlsLesson 7Cutting and hand tool hazards: lacerations, amputation risk, improper blade/guard useCovers cutting and hand tool hazards like cuts, amputation risks, and wrong blade/guard use. Stresses choosing tools, guarding, upkeep, training, plus cleaning and storage to avoid extra injuries and unplanned contacts.
Tool selection for task and materialBlade guards, interlocks, and safetyInspection, maintenance, and taggingSafe body positioning and clampingStorage, transport, and housekeepingLesson 8Moving plant and vehicle hazards: delivery trucks, cranes, site vehicles, public traffic interactionLooks at risks from moving machines and vehicles on and near sites. Covers traffic plans, blind spots, reversing, loading areas, and public links, stressing separation, spotters, and controls for deliveries, cranes, and site logistics.
Traffic management plans and layoutsSegregation of vehicles, plant, and pedestriansSpotters, cameras, and proximity alarmsLoading, unloading, and tipping controlsPublic road interfaces and deliveriesLesson 9Noise and vibration hazards: hearing loss, communication impairment, coordination errorsLooks at noise and vibration sources, exposure paths, and health effects. Covers hearing loss, communication breakdowns, and teamwork errors, plus checks, PPE choice, equipment controls, and shift plans to cut total exposure.
Noise surveys and exposure assessmentHearing protection selection and fitLow‑noise tools and engineering controlsVibration exposure limits and monitoringCommunication in high‑noise areasLesson 10Fire, hot works, and hazardous substances: flammable materials, welding, storage of solventsLooks at fire, hot works, and hazardous substances like flammables, welding, and solvent storage. Covers permits, separation, ventilation, spark control, and emergency prep for crowded construction areas.
Hot work permits and authorizationControl of ignition sources and sparksFlammable liquid storage and handlingVentilation and gas monitoring needsFire watch duties and emergency gearLesson 11Work at height hazards: scaffold edge falls, platform collapse, falling objectsAnalyses work at height hazards like edge falls, platform collapses, and falling objects. Details scaffold and MEWP controls, access systems, checks, no-go zones, and rescue plans to prevent serious injuries and knock-on effects.
Scaffold design, tags, and inspectionsGuardrails, toe boards, and openingsMEWP selection, setup, and operationFalling object controls and nettingRescue and emergency descent plans
