Lesson 1Excavation and basement controls: shoring, edge protection, safe access, egress and exclusion zonesTackles digging and basement risks like cave-ins, falls, floods, and utility hits, explaining shoring, benching, edge guards, safe in-out paths, no-go zones, and ground checks.
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 scaffold and temp works controls from design to takedown, including checks, load limits, ties, inspections, access setups, weather rules, and links to permanent builds.
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 control hierarchy to site hazards, prioritising removal and swaps, then engineering and admin, 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, separations, structure checks, fire watches, and rubbish holds for stability, no fires, and neighbour safety.
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 picking, fitting, using, and caring for PPE like helmets, harnesses, gloves, boots, eye/ear gear, and masks, plus matches, storage, and swap 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 meetingsExplores how briefings, toolbox chats, and coord meetings align workers, bosses, and subs on risks, controls, and 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 fixes to stop lifting and struck-by incidents, like no-go zones, tag lines, lift plans, crane/gear checks, and operator-signaller talk.
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 tidy housekeeping, safe storage, and traffic plans cut slips, trips, falls, and hits, with pallet setups, separations, temp roads, and clear signs.
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 temp power controls like earthing, RCD picks/tests, isolations/lockouts, safe cable paths, and checks to stop shocks, burns, 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 netsExamines fall guards like rails, edge covers, nets, and personal arrest setups, including anchors, rescues, checks, and group over personal choices.
Risk assessment for work at heightGuardrails and edge protection designSafety nets and soft-landing systemsHarnesses, lanyards and anchorsRescue planning and equipment checks
