IOSH Safety, Health and Environment in Construction Course Overview
| Course name |
IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction |
| Accreditation |
IOSH Approved Training |
| Suitable for |
Site workers, labourers, supervisors, site managers and construction visitors |
| Delivery |
Online live, Classroom & Onsite |
| Entry requirements |
Good understanding of written and spoken English |
| Assessment |
Workers: short multiple-choice assessment / Site Managers: short answer quiz and workplace risk assessment |
| Pass requirement |
Successful completion of the required IOSH assessment |
| Certification |
IOSH certificate issued after successful completion |
| Certificate validity |
Refresher training may be required depending on employer, site, card or project requirements |
| Price |
Check the latest course price and available dates |
What Is IOSH SHE Training in Construction?
IOSH Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) training in construction provides essential knowledge for people who work on, visit, supervise or manage building sites. It helps learners understand how to keep themselves and others safe by covering key safety, health and environmental responsibilities in a clear and practical way.
Who Should Take the IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Course?
The IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction course is suitable for people who work on, visit, supervise or manage construction sites. It is designed to help both site workers and site managers understand their safety, health and environmental responsibilities in a construction setting.
It is the ideal choice for:
- Site Workers: Labourers and operatives in construction who need practical knowledge of site hazards and safe working methods.
- New Starters: Individuals entering construction who need basic safety awareness before starting work on active sites.
- Site Visitors: People visiting construction sites who need to understand site rules, hazards and personal safety duties.
- Supervisors: Team leaders who support workers and need to recognise risks, follow procedures and promote safe behaviour.
- Site Managers: Managers who plan, monitor and control safety, health and environmental risks on construction sites.
What You’ll Learn
The IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction course helps both workers and site managers understand how to work safely, manage risks and meet key safety, health and environmental responsibilities on construction sites.
- Safety, health and environmental responsibilities in construction
- Basic local law, enforcement and good practice requirements
- How to recognise and control common construction site hazards
- The importance of risk assessments and method statements
- Preparing for work and following safe systems on site
- Site welfare requirements for construction workers
- Managing workers, contractors, permits to work and site activities
- Working at height controls, including roofs, ladders, platforms and scaffolds
- Hazards linked to confined spaces, fall arrest and suspension equipment
- Environmental management, including waste, ecology and site impacts
- Construction project responsibilities under CDM Regulations 2015
Entry Requirements
There are no formal qualification requirements to book the IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction course. However, learners must have a good understanding of written and spoken English, as the course content and assessment are delivered in English.
If you have chosen the online live course, your training will be delivered through Microsoft Teams as Virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT). To avoid delays on the day, please prepare your equipment and learning space before the course starts.
Please prepare the following:
- A desktop computer, laptop or tablet with a working camera, speakers and microphone. Mobile phones are not allowed.
- A stable internet connection for the full duration of the course.
- A quiet, distraction-free space where you can attend the training properly.
- Access to the email account used when enrolling on the course.
- Photographic proof of ID, such as a valid driving licence or passport.
Point to note:
After booking the course, you will receive an email with your course access details and IOSH digital workbook. Please ensure you can access the workbook and bring it with you to your training session.
Assessment and Certification
The IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction course includes an assessment at the end of the training to check learners’ understanding of key safety, health and environmental responsibilities.
Once learners complete the IOSH training and pass the CITB HS&E Operatives Test, they can use both certificates to apply for the CSCS Green Labourer Card.
Why choose Hurak?
- ✓ Complete IOSH-approved construction safety training
- ✓ Choose the right route for workers or managers
- ✓ Study through the classroom, live online or group training
- ✓ Learn key site risks, controls and safety duties