Duration: 1 Day

Purpose:

• raise the standard of safety awareness in the construction industry,
• ensure that all site personnel undergo basic health and safety awareness training with the view to making a positive contribution to the prevention of accidents and avoidance of health hazards,
• maintain a register of personnel who have received such training,
• provide all participants with a FAS Safepass registration card, which will indicate that the holder has attended a formal course in health and safety.

Subjects Covered

• Reasons for Promoting Safety.
• Health and Safety at Work Legislation.
• Accident Reporting and Emergency Procedure.
• Accident Prevention.
• Health and Hygiene.
• Manual Handling.
• Working at Heights.
• Working with Electricity, Overhead & Underground Cables.
• Use of Handheld Equipment and Tools.
• Personal Protective Equipment.
• Safe Use of Vehicles.
• Noise and Vibrations.
• Excavations and Confined Spaces.