Lesson 1Excavation and basement controls: shoring, edge protection, safe access, egress and exclusion zonesAddresses excavation and basement risks, including collapse, falls, flooding, and services strikes, and explains shoring, benching, edge protection, safe access and egress, exclusion zones, and monitoring of ground and support systems.
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 temporary works controls from design to dismantling, including design verification, load limits, tie patterns, inspections, access arrangements, weather protocols, and coordination with permanent works.
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, PPEShows how to apply the hierarchy of controls to construction hazards, prioritising elimination and substitution, then engineering and administrative controls, with PPE as the last line of defence, supported by examples and case studies.
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 containmentExplains how to control demolition and hot works using permits, segregation, structural monitoring, fire watch, and debris containment, ensuring stability, preventing fires, and protecting adjacent 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, respiratorsExplains how to select, fit, use, and maintain PPE for construction tasks, covering helmets, harnesses, gloves, footwear, eye and hearing protection, and respirators, plus compatibility, storage, and replacement criteria.
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 meetingsExplores how structured briefings, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings ensure workers, supervisors, and subcontractors share the same risk picture, understand controls, and respond consistently to changing site conditions.
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 controls that prevent lifting and struck-by incidents, including exclusion zones, tag lines, lift plans, crane and lifting gear checks, and communication methods between operators and signalers.
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, signageCovers how good housekeeping, safe storage, and traffic management reduce slips, trips, falls, and struck-by incidents, including pallet layout, material segregation, temporary roads, and clear, standardised site 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/tagoutDetails controls for temporary electrical systems, including earthing, RCD selection and testing, isolation and lockout/tagout, safe cable routing, and inspection routines to prevent shocks, burns, and fire 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 netsExamines fall protection solutions such as guardrails, edge protection, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems, including anchor design, rescue planning, inspection, and choosing collective over personal measures.
Risk assessment for work at heightGuardrails and edge protection designSafety nets and soft-landing systemsHarnesses, lanyards and anchorsRescue planning and equipment checks
