CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)
What is the Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) course?
The CITB Health and Safety Awareness - HSA course provides a practical overview of health, safety, welfare, and environmental issues. Learners will gain a clear awareness and understanding of their responsibilities in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and their colleagues.
Who is the HSA course for?
- Construction or civil engineering industry professionals seeking to refresh their health and safety knowledge
- Construction workers seeking industry site card eligibility
- Individuals seeking an alternative route to the QCF Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment for the CSCS Laborer Card.
HSA Benefits
- Learn to identify, assess and evaluate potential risks in your workplace
- Understand your role and responsibilities to uphold health and safety standards
- Learn how to implement control measures to reduce the risk of accidents on construction sites
- Recognise your employer's duties and gain insights into your employer's obligations
- Demonstrate your commitment to safety and improve your career prospects
- The HSA course is recommended by Build UK as essential training for all construction workers.
CITB Examination Structure
Assessment during the course involves ongoing evaluation by the instructor through individual participation and exercises. There will also be a 30-minute, 25-question objective multiple-choice exam at the end of the course.
Click here for the Scheme rules – Appendix A Health and safety awareness (HSA).
Accreditation / Qualification(s) offered
This course is part of the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) Site Safety Plus scheme. The CITB Health and Safety Awareness certificate will be awarded on successful completion of this course (valid for 5 years).
What this course includes
This price includes course registration, CITB Construction health and safety awareness (GE707), other supporting materials, examination and official CITB certificate.
Delivery method:
- Face-to-face1 day course
- Register your interest
£195.00 excl. VAT
- 1-day course
- Site Safety Plus Centre
- Small classes
- CITB Certificate
All prices are per person and exclude VAT.
The CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) course covers a wide range of topics, including:
Module 1 – Legal and management
- Legal and general responsibilities
- Accident reporting and recording
Module 2 – Health and welfare
- Health and welfare
- First aid and emergency procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Asbestos
- Respiratory hazards
- Noise and vibration
- Hazardous substances
- Manual handling
- Safety signs
- Fire prevention and control
- Electrical safety, work equipment and hand-held tools
- Mobile plant and site vehicles
- Lifting operations and equipment
Module 4 – High risk activities
- Working at height
- Excavations
- Confined spaces
Module 5 – Environment
- Environmental awareness
- Pollution
- Waste materials
- Nuisance
There are no formal entry requirements as the course content is suited to all ability levels. Delegates must be competent in English at operative level.
By attending this course, you will acquire invaluable knowledge and skills that can benefit a wide range of construction professionals.
Upon completion of the HSA course, learners will be able to:
- Understand their role and responsibilities to uphold health and safety standards
- Learn to identify, assess and evaluate potential risks in your workplace
- Learn how to implement control measures to reduce the risk of accidents on construction sites
- Recognise their employer's duties and gain insights into the employer's obligations
- Demonstrate their commitment to safety and improve their career prospects.
Upcoming dates for CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)
Click here to register your interest in CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA).
All prices are per person and exclude VAT.
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