CITB Free COVID-19 E-Learning course
Setting up and operating a safe construction site is aimed at site managers and supervisors who are required to set up and operate a construction site during a pandemic. Its content though is applicable to anyone who works in, or interacts with construction sites.
This course will help to prepare you for managing the health, safety and environmental aspects of a construction site during a pandemic.
This eCourse provides access to:
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Setting up and operating a safe construction site is aimed at site managers and supervisors who are required to set up and operate a construction site during a pandemic. Its content though is applicable to anyone who works in, or interacts with construction sites.
This course will help to prepare you for managing the health, safety and environmental aspects of a construction site during a pandemic.
This eCourse provides access to:
- the interactive online course material
- an online end of course assessment
For more information please click here
*The course duration is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions
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As well as informing you about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver a lot more information about: Recognising asbestos, where it's used, minimising the risks and the legislation about working with asbestos.
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This course covers what you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. It's aimed at anyone who is exposed to Substances Hazardous to Health at work, as well as line managers with responsibility for such people.
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This course explains, in brief, why fires occur and what actions you must take to help prevent them starting and the actions you must take when they do. By completing this course you will be making your workplace a safer environment.
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The main outcome of this training course is to provide you with the knowledge to carry out the functions of a fire marshal. - Please note, this course also contains all of the content in the Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses.
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Learn how to identify the different types of fire extinguishers that might be installed within your workplace and what situations they might be used in. At the end of the final module you will be presented with a simulation that will test what you've learnt.
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Manual handling covers a wide range of activities and incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work. The nature of the load itself doesn't matter if you have to use your muscles, then it's manual handling and, well, you're in danger.
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This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height. It covers what constitutes work at height, the safety issues, and how to assess and reduce some of the risks.
Approved by CPD Duration 40 minutes* Course Cost £20.00
This awareness course covers the core concepts of the regulations and details the various roles that are required for a construction project along with the key documents that need to be produced. It starts with an introduction to CDM, then covers some of the parameters that need to be checked when a project is being planned. It finishes by detailing a number of example projects that illustrate how the regulations can be applied. Approved by IIRSM Duration 45 minutes* Course Cost £20.00
This course defines behavioural safety and explains the origins of the concept. It covers how it can be implemented in the workplace and some of the potential benefits. It includes analysis of some examples of 'at risk behaviours' and some examples of ways you can measure how well your organisation is doing when it comes to safety. Finally it touches on some of the key laws regarding health and safety in the workplace and how to ensure positive workforce attitudes. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 100 minutes* Course Cost £20.00
This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 90 minutes* Course Cost £20.00
Risk assessment is a systematic method of looking at work activities, and considering the things that could cause significant harm to people, property or the environment. The most important purpose of risk assessments is to help prevent accidents and ensure the safety of employees and anyone affected by workplace activities. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 55 minutes* Course Cost £20.00
This course will show you how dangerous noise can be in the workplace, and the main safety issues you should be aware of. It will take you through some of the simple science, the main laws that apply and introduce you to noise level limits. It also covers some of the specific health risks and how to avoid them by producing risk assessments, action plans and through the provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 60 minutes* Course Cost £20.00
This course will show how wearing PPE plays a crucial role in preventing and reducing fatalities, injuries and diseases at work. It includes details of a wide range of PPE options, examines the legislation and regulations and also covers the role risk assessment plays in the selection and use of PPE. The course concludes with advice on how to use, fit and wear PPE and its physical and theoretical limitations. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 60 minutes* Course Cost £20.00
This course will introduce you to some of the statistics relating to slips, trips and falls and dispel some of the myths surrounding them. It also touches on the law as it relates to slips, trips and falls. It contains real examples of where things have gone wrong and some practical steps that could have been taken to prevent these incidents. The course also covers some of the straightforward changes that can be made in most businesses to significantly reduce the risk of a slip, trip or fall incident occurring. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 45 minutes* Course Cost £20.00
At the end of this course you will have an understanding of health and safety legislation and you'll be able to list common causes of accidents. You'll also be able to understand good practice in relation to electricity and describe the use of safe manual handling techniques as well as be able to describe good practice associated with COSHH regulations, be able to describe your action in the event of a fire and also you will know how to deal with an accident. |
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Once you have opened a course you will be presented with a welcome video. The courses are modular and each module has a series of videos; usually with questions at the end. There is a required pass percentage for each module that will have to be achieved to complete the course and access your certificate.
Note: you get 3 chances to achieve the pass percentage on each module. If you fail a module more than 3 times you will have to contact the distributor to arrange a module reset (unlock). A maximum of 3 module resets per course are allowed before it is permanently locked (failed). If you fail a course you have to purchase it again and restart.
Once you have successfully completed a course you will be presented with a ‘Get Your Certificate’ button. Use this to download your certificate in PDF format. Certificates are saved to your account and can be re-downloaded at any point.
Once you have opened a course you will be presented with a welcome video. The courses are modular and each module has a series of videos; usually with questions at the end. There is a required pass percentage for each module that will have to be achieved to complete the course and access your certificate.
Note: you get 3 chances to achieve the pass percentage on each module. If you fail a module more than 3 times you will have to contact the distributor to arrange a module reset (unlock). A maximum of 3 module resets per course are allowed before it is permanently locked (failed). If you fail a course you have to purchase it again and restart.
Once you have successfully completed a course you will be presented with a ‘Get Your Certificate’ button. Use this to download your certificate in PDF format. Certificates are saved to your account and can be re-downloaded at any point.
Your profile
Within your account there is a link to your profile page. On this page you can access archived certificates and update your email address and telephone number.
Why can't I login to my account?
Please ensure you are logging in under the ‘Candidate Login’ section and that you are copying and pasting your username and password directly from the welcome email into the relevant text boxes. If you are still having issues logging in then please contact us.
Why can't I see any course videos?
Check your internet connection is stable and that your web browser is current and up to date. Additionally some course modules include a Flash interactive game that will require you to install Adobe Flash Player. Please see the Adobe Flash tab above for more information.
Why are the course videos buffering?
It is likely that this is a problem with your network speed. The courses require a 3Mb or higher download speed to run smoothly. If multiple users are accessing courses on a single connection it can cause slowdown. If you are having buffering issues you can turn off the ‘High Quality Video’ setting at the bottomright of the video player on the module selection page to help improve performance.
Some workplaces run network security to block video content so you may need to speak to your IT department to access the videos.
The video content has been optimised to run at low speeds but it still needs a stable connection to run smoothly. The minimum download speed we recommend is around 3 mbps. The High quality videos are intended for use on higher speed connections and should work best at speeds of 5mbps or higher. You can find out what your average speed is by using this tool: http://www.speedtest.net There are other factors that can affect the performance of the video content. These can range from low spec machines, which is why we have our minimum system requirements published below, to intermittent connection issues between your location and your ISP. The speed test tool is intended to give you an idea of whether a low connection speed could be the cause of your problems but does not give the full picture.
Some workplaces run network security to block video content so you may need to speak to your IT department to access the videos.
The video content has been optimised to run at low speeds but it still needs a stable connection to run smoothly. The minimum download speed we recommend is around 3 mbps. The High quality videos are intended for use on higher speed connections and should work best at speeds of 5mbps or higher. You can find out what your average speed is by using this tool: http://www.speedtest.net There are other factors that can affect the performance of the video content. These can range from low spec machines, which is why we have our minimum system requirements published below, to intermittent connection issues between your location and your ISP. The speed test tool is intended to give you an idea of whether a low connection speed could be the cause of your problems but does not give the full picture.
Why can't I take the course on my mobile device?
The content has been tested and is known to work on a variety of iOS and Android devices but it is possible that the content may not work on some mobile devices. For the best experience we recommend you complete the course using a desktop or laptop computer running Windows 7+.
Why am I only seeing a black square?
If you are not seeing anything except for a black square where the video should be it is possible that you have JavaScript disabled in your web browser.
If it is turned off, you can find out how to enable it on this web page by following the link that relates to your web browser: http://www.enable-javascript.com/
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Why can't I hear anything?
Please ensure your speakers or headphones are plugged in and turned on. If this is the case, please ensure that the computers audio is turned up to reasonable level. If you don’t have access to speakers or work in a busy office we would recommend using headphones.
If you are still having problems after working through these steps please contact us.
If you are still having problems after working through these steps please contact us.
Why won't the site load?
Most modern browsers will have the necessary plugins to run the course content already built in. If you are not able to see the content please make sure your web browser is up to date. Note: We recommend the Google Chrome browser which can be downloaded for free here: https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/.
If you have a problem with a specific video but others seem to be working fine it may be that the original download of the file you are trying to view was interrupted and the incomplete file has been cached by your web browser. This issue is usually solved by clearing your web browsers cache.
To find out how to clear the cache in your particular browser. Please visit the web page and follow the link that relates to your web browser. https://kb.iu.edu/d/ahic.
If you have a problem with a specific video but others seem to be working fine it may be that the original download of the file you are trying to view was interrupted and the incomplete file has been cached by your web browser. This issue is usually solved by clearing your web browsers cache.
To find out how to clear the cache in your particular browser. Please visit the web page and follow the link that relates to your web browser. https://kb.iu.edu/d/ahic.
