The purpose of this course is to identify hazards in the construction site. The course explains the basic rules of safety, emergency response to accidents, tips for work place safety while working on scaffolds, fencing, ladder, handling equipment, electricity, and fire. It also describes the importance of handling personal safety protection at work site. This material is based on safety handbook for construction site workers.

At the conclusion of this course, the learner will have a better understanding of health and safety measures on construction sites, as well as an understanding of the following topics:

• Excavations and precaution steps
• Personal safety
• Fire risks
• Work of safety supervisors
• Personal protective equipment
• Manual handling operations