IOSH Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

Course Overview

IOSH Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) for Construction Workers is a sector-specific health and safety course designed to provide essential knowledge for those working on construction sites. The course focuses on practical risk awareness, safe site behaviours, and environmental responsibilities within the construction industry. It supports safer working practices and helps organisations meet industry standards and compliance expectations.

Course Content

The course covers:

• Carrying out Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Local law and enforcement
• Preparing for work
• General management of the site, workers and contractors including for example:

­ the importance of method statements

­ the use of permits to work.

• The importance of managing environmental aspects and impacts related to construction projects
• Principles underpinning effective construction design and management
• The key issues and control of working at height in-cluding for example:

­ plans and risk assessments

­ roofs and fragile surfaces

­ working platforms and ladders

­ management, use and stability of scaffolds

­ fall arrest and suspension equipment.

• Site requirements for the welfare of construction workers on site

Who should attend

• Apprentices / new entrants to industry
• Contractors and sub-contractors
• Anyone requiring basic construction health and safety knowledge

Certification

· IOSH SHE Certificate

Key Benefits

• Enhances awareness of construction-specific hazards
• Promotes safer behaviours on site
• Supports compliance with industry and client requirements