Lesson 1Human factors and organizational hazards: fatigue, communication gaps, subcontractor coordinationLooks at human and group factors that cause dangers, including tiredness, communication problems, and subcontractor coordination issues. Highlights supervision, planning, and culture to cut down errors and unsafe actions on construction sites.
Fatigue, shift patterns, and workloadLanguage barriers and communication toolsCoordination between multiple subcontractorsSupervision quality and role claritySafety culture and reporting behaviorsLesson 2Crane operations and lifting hazards: load paths, exclusion zones, rigging failuresLooks at crane and lifting dangers, including load paths, no-go zones, and rigging failures. Talks about lift planning, signaling, weather limits, and checking lifting gear to stop dropped loads and structural damage.
Lift planning and risk assessmentRigging gear selection and inspectionEstablishing load paths and exclusion zonesCommunication between operator and riggerWeather, wind, and stability limitsLesson 3Logistics and site traffic hazards: vehicles, deliveries, pedestrian segregationDeals with logistics and traffic dangers from trucks, forklifts, and deliveries on structural sites. Covers traffic plans, pedestrian paths, loading areas, and communication to prevent crashes and hit-by incidents.
Site traffic management planningSegregated pedestrian walkwaysSafe loading and unloading zonesSpotters, signals, and communicationReversing vehicles and blind spot risksLesson 4Confined spaces and excavation adjacent hazardsReviews dangers in tight spaces and digs near structural works. Discusses entry permits, air testing, shoring, access, and emergency planning to stop being buried, collapse, and suffocation on sites.
Identifying confined spaces on sitesPermit to work and entry controlsAtmospheric testing and ventilationExcavation support and benching systemsRescue and emergency response planningLesson 5Health hazards: dust, noise, vibration, cement burns, CHP (chemical handling)Explores health dangers common in structural stages, like dust, noise, vibration, and cement burns. Covers exposure checks, controls, PPE, and safe chemical handling to prevent short and long-term health problems.
Concrete and silica dust exposure controlNoise sources and hearing protectionHand arm vibration and tool selectionPreventing cement burns and skin damageSafe storage and handling of chemicalsLesson 6Concrete operations: slips, trips, manual handling, formwork collapseExplores dangers in concrete work, including slips, trips, manual handling strains, and formwork instability. Covers planning, cleaning, reinforcement handling, pour order, and checks to prevent collapse or worker injury.
Slip and trip risks around poursManual handling of rebar and formworkFormwork design and load capacityInspection before and during concrete poursStripping formwork and backproppingLesson 7Tool and equipment hazards: falling tools, power tool guarding, compressed airFocuses on dangers from tools and equipment in structural work, including falling tools, power tool guards, and compressed air misuse. Stresses selection, checks, tethering, and safe use procedures.
Selection of suitable tools and equipmentPre use inspection and maintenanceTool guarding and emergency stopsTethering tools to prevent dropsSafe use of compressed air systemsLesson 8Electrical hazards: live work, temporary power, lockout/tagout failuresDetails electrical risks during structural works, focusing on live wires, temporary power, and lockout or tagout failures. Stresses planning, equipment choice, checks, and safe practices to prevent shocks, burns, and arc flash.
Planning temporary electrical layoutsInspection of cords, panels, and toolsLive work avoidance and safe distancesLockout and tagout on construction sitesGround fault and residual current devicesLesson 9Working at height hazards: scaffolds, edge protection, falling objectsCovers working at height dangers on structural frames, including scaffolds, edge protection, and falling objects. Reviews access systems, guardrails, fall arrest, and material containment to protect workers and people nearby.
Scaffold design, access, and inspectionEdge protection and guardrail systemsPersonal fall arrest and restraint useOpenings, penetrations, and floor edgesToe boards, netting, and debris controlLesson 10Systematic hazard spotting methods for live sitesIntroduces orderly ways to spot dangers on active structural sites. Explains task analysis, checklists, inspections, and worker input to find changing risks and prioritise fixes before work starts.
Task based hazard analysis methodsStructured site walk and inspection routesUse of checklists and digital toolsWorker participation and safety observationsPrioritizing and tracking corrective actions
