CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)
£99.00 per person (plus VAT)
This one-day CITB Health and Safety Awareness course provides an essential introduction to health and safety for people working, or preparing to work, within the construction industry.
The course helps delegates understand the hazards they may encounter, their individual responsibilities and the practical steps required to protect themselves and others while working on site.
It can also support an application for a CSCS Labourer Card when combined with the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment test and other applicable CSCS requirements.
Course Aim
To provide delegates with a practical understanding of construction site hazards, safe working practices and their responsibilities for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace.Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- New entrants to the construction industry.
- Construction labourers and operatives.
- Employees requiring a foundation-level understanding of site safety.
- Individuals seeking an appropriate qualification to support a CSCS Labourer Card application.
- No formal entry requirements apply, and the course is suitable for delegates of all ability levels.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand their individual health and safety responsibilities.
- Explain the responsibilities of employers and other duty holders.
- Recognise common construction site hazards.
- Understand the importance of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Follow site rules, inductions and emergency procedures.
- Understand appropriate controls for:
- Working at height.
- Manual handling.
- Plant and equipment.
- Electricity
- Excavations and confined spaces.
- Noise, vibration and hazardous substances.
- Fire and emergency arrangements.
- Select and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
- Recognise unsafe conditions and report concerns.
- Understand the importance of occupational health and welfare.
- Contribute positively to health and safety on site.
Meet our expert
Wayne
Wayne brings extensive operational experience from the construction and maintenance sectors, combining practical site knowledge with a passion for developing people. As Site & Training Manager, he supports clients through site inspections, compliance monitoring, and the delivery of engaging training programmes. Wayne’s hands-on approach ensures that safety requirements are translated into practical solutions that work in real-world environments.
Client Review
Their expertise ensured we stayed fully compliant, reducing stress and allowing us to focus on delivering our projects. Their hands-on approach and attention to detail gave us total confidence that everything was being managed properly. We highly recommend arlo consultancy services for any company dealing with complex, multi-site projects.