AwardHSCEL116 Exam Information and Outline
Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Level 1)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 3, 2026
AwardHSCEL116 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Assessment
- Multiple-choice knowledge examination
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- CDM Regulations 2015; employer and employee responsibilities
- RIDDOR and accident reporting
- Risk Assessment and Method Statements
- Hazards vs. risks; following safe systems of work
- Common Construction Hazards
- Working at height and ladders
- Manual handling
- Hazardous substances (COSHH) and asbestos awareness
- Noise, vibration and dust
- Electricity and underground services
- Plant, vehicles and excavations
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Site Safety and Welfare
- Safety signs, site inductions and welfare facilities
- Fire safety and emergency procedures
- Health and Wellbeing
- Occupational health, mental health and drugs and alcohol policies