Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
ETA Awards-Accredited Online Training - Self-Paced - €92.00
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Course Overview
Each year, people are killed, injured and suffer work-related illnesses while carrying out their jobs. So Health & Safety is a significant concern. The government, employers and workers all have an essential role to play in reducing deaths and accidents and preventing ill-health at work.
Course Modules
- Health and Safety - 1% pass required
- Health and Safety - 2% pass required
- Health and Safety - 3% pass required
- Health and Safety - 4% pass required
- Health and Safety - 5% pass required
- Health and Safety - 6% pass required
- Health and Safety - 7% pass required
- Health and Safety - 8% pass required
- Health and Safety - 9% pass required
- Health and Safety - 10% pass required
Requirements
System Requirements
- Up to date web browser
- Up to date video drivers
- 1GB+ RAM
- Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration
Self-paced learning.
About This Course
Each year, people are killed, injured and suffer work-related illnesses while carrying out their jobs. So Health & Safety is a significant concern. The government, employers and workers all have an essential role to play in reducing deaths and accidents and preventing ill-health at work.
This course is aimed at people starting out in the construction industry and can be used as part of their induction process or as preparation for the online accredited exam. Whilst this course, Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction environment provides you with a qualification in its own right, it can also form part of your CSCS green card application. The course starts with an introduction to the legal aspects of health and safety before covering the basics of risk assessment and safe working practices.
It then goes into detail to cover the most common hazards encountered in construction environments from Working at Height and Respiratory Hazards to electrical and chemical hazards.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
- Define the Health and Safety Legislation and its impact on the work environment.
- Identify risk assessments and safer working practices in regard to hazards in a construction environment.
- Explain the consequences of failure of compliance.
- Prepare for CSCS green card assessment.
Who Is This Course For?
The course is aimed at people starting out in the construction industry.
Using this course in Ireland's construction sector
This online course can support Irish construction, maintenance, facilities, contractor and site-support teams. It is useful for induction, refresher learning, documented training records or structured awareness before local instruction.
The course should be matched to the learner's role, the work activity, site rules, risk assessment, method statement, supervision arrangements and any practical competence required.
For construction topics, online learning is strongest when it supports site induction, toolbox talks, supervision and task-specific instruction rather than replacing them.
Phoenix STS presents this online course with the course information PDF and sample certificate available on this page, so employers can review the content and completion evidence before assigning it.
Course information PDF
View or download the course information PDF before enrolling. It summarises the course content, expected duration and assessment information.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course suitable for?
It is suitable for learners whose role, induction plan or refresher training matrix includes this topic. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the learner's duties, workplace risks and any practical competence needed.
Can this online course stand on its own?
It can provide useful awareness and completion evidence, but it should be supported by local procedures, supervision, practical instruction or competency checks where the topic or role requires them.
What evidence is available before enrolment?
The course information PDF and sample certificate on this page allow managers to review the content and expected completion evidence before assigning it to a learner.
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Ready to Get Started?
Enrol today and complete your CPD-accredited Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment training. Certificates available immediately upon completion.
Why Choose Phoenix STS
Ireland's trusted provider of CPD-accredited safety and healthcare training.
Experienced Team
Over 15 years delivering accredited training to healthcare facilities, schools, and businesses across Ireland.
Irish Owned
A proudly Irish-owned company based in Longford, serving clients nationwide with courses tailored to Irish legislative requirements.
Experts in Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPD-accredited training meeting HIQA, HSA, and Irish legislative requirements.
Irish Legislative Context
UK Legislation Covered: Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (UK qualification, linked to CSCS Green Card)
Irish Equivalent: In Ireland, the equivalent requirement is Safe Pass, administered by SOLAS under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013. Irish construction health and safety is enforced by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).
Phoenix STS delivers training under both Irish and UK regulatory frameworks. If you require guidance on which legislation applies to your organisation, contact us on 043 334 9611.