Lesson 1Excavation and basement controls: shoring, edge protection, safe access, egress and exclusion zonesHandles excavation and basement risks like collapse, falls, flooding, services hits, explaining shoring, benching, edge protection, safe access/egress, exclusion zones, 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 temporary works controls from design to dismantle, including verification, load limits, ties, inspections, access, weather rules, 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 applying hierarchy of controls to construction hazards, prioritizing elimination/substitution, then engineering/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 containmentExplains controlling demolition and hot works with permits, segregation, monitoring, fire watch, debris containment for stability, fire prevention, and protecting workers/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 selecting, fitting, using, maintaining PPE for tasks: helmets, harnesses, gloves, footwear, eye/hearing protection, respirators, plus compatibility, storage, replacement.
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 briefings, toolbox talks, coordination meetings make sure workers, supervisors, subs share risk views, understand controls, respond to site changes.
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 preventing lifting/struck-by: exclusion zones, tag lines, lift plans, crane/gear checks, operator-signaler 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, signageCovers good housekeeping, safe storage, traffic management reducing slips/trips/falls/struck-by: pallet layout, segregation, temp roads, 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/tagoutDetails controls for temp electrical: earthing, RCDs, isolation/lockout/tagout, safe cable routing, inspections to prevent shocks, burns, fires.
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: guardrails, edge protection, nets, personal arrest systems, anchor design, rescue, inspections, preferring collective measures.
Risk assessment for work at heightGuardrails and edge protection designSafety nets and soft-landing systemsHarnesses, lanyards and anchorsRescue planning and equipment checks
