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The hazards, the rules and your part in keeping everyone safe. A plain-English starting point.
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Construction sites change every day, which is what makes them risky. Most serious incidents come from a small number of hazards that are well understood and well controlled when everyone follows the plan.
This guide covers the basics every worker should know before they set foot on site.
| Hazard | How it is controlled |
|---|---|
| Falls from height | Edge protection, scaffolds, harnesses, planning |
| Moving plant and vehicles | Traffic routes, marshals, exclusion zones |
| Manual handling | Mechanical aids, team lifts, good technique |
| Hazardous substances and dust | COSHH assessments, extraction, masks |
| Electricity and buried services | Service drawings, cable locators, isolation |
| Law | What it does |
|---|---|
| Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 | Sets the general duties of employers and workers |
| Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 | Requires risk assessments |
| CDM Regulations 2015 | Sets duties for planning and managing construction projects |
| Work at Height Regulations 2005 | Controls work at height |
Most site accidents come from a few repeated causes. Avoiding them protects you and your team.
Attend the briefing, read the RAMS for your task, check your equipment, keep your area tidy and stop work if something looks unsafe. These five habits prevent most incidents.
From the HS&E test to SMSTS and SSSTS, Coteca books CITB courses at centres across the UK and online.
See CITB coursesCall 0208 099 4324Falls from height are among the most common causes of serious and fatal injuries.
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