Construction Hazards Training presentation

Construction Hazards Training

1. Preventing Common
Construction Site Hazards
Health & Safety Training for
Apprentices
Cairn Cross Civil Engineering

2. Introduction to Health & Safety
•Why safety matters: Protecting lives and
avoiding legal consequences
•Legal responsibilities: Employer vs. Employee
•Key legislation: Health & Safety at Work Act,
CDM Regulations
•Your role as an apprentice: Staying alert and
reporting hazards

3. Slips, Trips, and Falls
•Causes: uneven surfaces, spills, poor lighting,
obstacles
•Housekeeping: Keeping work areas tidy and
hazard-free
•Footwear: Importance of proper boots with
slip resistance
•Safe access: Properly secured ladders,
walkways, and designated paths

4. Manual Handling & Ergonomics
• Common injuries: Back strain, muscle pulls,
joint damage
•Safe lifting: Bend knees, keep load close, avoid
twisting
•Mechanical aids: When to use lifting
equipment
•Team lifting: Communication and coordination
for heavy loads

5. Working at Height
•High-risk areas: Scaffolding, ladders, rooftops,
edges
•Ladder safety: Three points of contact, stable
positioning
•Fall prevention: Harnesses, guardrails, safety
nets
•Equipment checks: Inspecting ladders and
platforms before use

6. Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
•Essential PPE: Helmets, gloves, hi-vis vests,
goggles
•Proper use: Ensuring PPE fits correctly and is
in good condition
•Maintenance: Storing PPE correctly, replacing
damaged equipment
•Legal requirements: Employer’s duty to
provide, worker’s duty to wear

7. Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
•What is COSHH? Controlling hazardous
substances at work
•Common hazards: Cement, dust, chemicals,
asbestos
•Safe handling: Wearing PPE, using proper
storage
•Emergency response: What to do in case of
exposure or spills

8. Site Traffic & Plant Safety
•Risks: Heavy machinery, moving vehicles,
restricted visibility
•Safe zones: Identifying pedestrian walkways
and exclusion areas
•Communication: Banksman signals, hand
gestures, radios
•Spotting blind spots: Staying visible and aware

9. Emergency Procedures
•Fire safety: Identifying fire hazards, using
extinguishers, evacuation routes
•First aid: Knowing site first aiders, treating
minor injuries
•Incident reporting: Near misses, injuries,
unsafe practices
•Toolbox talks: Engaging in daily safety briefings
and learning from incidents

10. Case Study: Real-life Construction
Hazard
•Scenario: A worker slipped on an unmarked
spill, causing injury
•What went wrong? Lack of signage, poor
housekeeping
•How could it have been prevented? Proper
spill cleanup and awareness
•Discussion: How would you handle this
situation?

11. Summary & Q&A
•Key takeaways: Stay alert, follow safety
protocols, report hazards
•Open discussion: Questions and clarifications