CSR HEALTH & SAFETY Duration 1 day £90 + VAT

Aim of Course

The CSR Scheme aims to raise health and safety standards and reduce risks and accidents in the industry by ensuring that all construction workers undertake health and safety training every 4 years. Applicants receive a photographic identity card which provides proof of their health and safety training and their skills and qualifications, if appropriate.  The CSR card is equivalent to the Safepass in the South.

Awarding body

Construction Employers Federation - CEF

Who should attend

Any person that needs to gain access to construction sites throughout the United Kingdom.  The CSR card has become the industry standard in Northern Ireland.  The CSR card is valid in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the UK

Course outcome

For employees:

• Proof of skills, competence and qualifications
• Improved health and safety awareness
• Enhanced employment prospects as a CSR card is increasingly required by contractors, clients and government

For employers:

• Improved health and safety awareness among the workforce
• CSR provides a solid foundation for staff training and development and ensures that health and safety awareness training is updated every 4 years
• Reduction in accidents on site
• Identification of personnel with recognised safety awareness training and skills

Course Syllabus

The Health and Safety course covers 11 modules:

• Health and Safety at Work Legislation
• Accident Reporting and Emergency Procedures
• Accident Prevention/ Statistics
• Manual Handling
• Working at Heights
• Personal Protective Equipment
• COSHH/Noise and Vibration
• Working with Electricity - Underground and Overhead Services
• Safe Use of Hand Held Equipment and Tools
• Safe Use of Site Vehicles
• Excavation/Confined Spaces

The CSR Health & Safety Training Scheme is one-day safety awareness training, followed by multiple choice text.

Occupational assessment will be required for Blue & Gold card upgrades to ensure competency.