NPORS Safety Awareness

Course Info

Course Duration: 1 day
Attendees: 1-20
Pre-requisites: None

Intended For

All operatives who work or intend to work on construction sites at labourer level

Certification

NPORS Safety Awareness Certificate

Refresher Period

5 Yearly

Additional Information

The CSCS Labourer card is now valid for 2 years and the Operatives HS&E test is now valid for 3 years which will allow for renewal of the CSCS card along with an employer endorsement for a further 5 years.
The H&S Operatives test can be taken same day as the course if required.

Recommended Progression

Site Safety Supervisor,
Site Manager Safety

Course Aims

To give the required entry level health & safety knowledge to new entrants to the industry and to improve & refresh the knowledge of experienced labourers.

• Update their basic knowledge of Health and Safety Awareness.
• Work at a significantly less risk to themselves and others.
• Understand safe working practices.

Course Summary

• Health and Safety at Work Legislation
• Accident reporting and emergency procedures
• Accident prevention
• Health and hygiene
• Manual handling
• Working at heights
• Working with electricity, underground and overhead services
• Use of hand held equipment and tools
• Personal protective equipment
• Safe use of vehicles
• Noise and vibration
• Fire prevention
• Excavations and Confined Spaces
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• First Aid

Available Dates

1. Tue, 14th Oct 2025 at 8:30am
   Duration 1 Day
2. Thu, 13th Nov 2025 at 8:30am
   Duration 1 Day
3. Tue, 2nd Dec 2025 at 8:30am
   Duration 1 Day

Location

10 Caputhall Road, Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 8AS