CSCS Test Revision Material

Safety is very important on construction sites, it is what will keep you and your co-workers alive. In this CSCS revision notes we will be looking into Health and Safety signs and what they mean, it is important that you know which each sign means and how to follow them. Health and Safety sign you […]

Construction workers and employers are both legally required to meet specific responsibilities in regards to health and safety while working on the job site. The CSCS is the test used for the United Kingdom construction industry in order to prove a specific worker has the knowledge needed to carry out their job safely. The following […]

If you want to work within the United Kingdom Construction industry, you must first take and pass the Health and Safety Information CSCS test. This test is a computer-based, multiple choice, health, a safety and environment test. It assesses whether or not you have the knowledge and qualifications needed to work safely within the area you […]

Construction employers and employees alike have specific responsibilities relating to the health and safety of everyone on the job site. Everyone is responsible for ensuring that the working environment is as safe as it can possibly be. It is no secret that the construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries in the United […]

There are various different types of fire extinguishers ranging from water to wet chemicals; each and every extinguisher has its own class and suitable function which many do not seem to realise. There various classes to fires from A to F each which their own properties. This leads to some fire extinguishers to be suitable […]

Gas plays an important role in our everyday life. Although gas and gas-powered appliances are one of the basic and most important commodities, it also involves a lot of risks. A natural gas is highly combustible, which means anything that comes in contact can produce large amounts of heat. Imagine a gas leak in your […]

The CITB Health, safety and environment test was created to help raise the standard across the construction industry. It helps workers meet a base level of health, safety and environmental awareness before they start work on site. This should be used as a stepping stone pushing employers and their employees to go further and develop their […]

You may be asking yourself; What is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) exactly and Am I required to do it? The article to follow will help you answer any questions you have about the process and how to do it. WHAT is Portable Appliance Testing? The technical description for Portable Appliance Testing is when the electrical […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Working with Dust in Construction Every year, thousands of construction workers contract and/ or die due to working with dust particles and related respiratory diseases. This includes around 13,000 deaths a year from lung disease, with an increase of over 40% new cancer-related construction deaths. If one is lucky enough […]

When you’re working on a construction site protecting your eyes and ears at work is very important, it is vital that you use the right protective equipment for the task you’re carrying out. Two parts of your body that can be permanently damaged by failing to do so are your eyes and ears. Damage may […]