Occupational Health Stay Well At Work

This course is suitable for for anyone who is involved with occupational health issues. 

You will learn about how to stay healthy at work and of potential health risks faced by construction workers.

This course can be booked by employers and take place at or near their place of work. See How to book below.

Course content

On completing the course you will have an understanding of:

• Occupational health issues
• How changing attitudes towards health risks at work can benefit the workforce.

The course consists of six half-day modules:

• Module 1: Lifestyle
  Consider the common lifestyle decisions that affect the future health and wellbeing of you and your family
• Module 2: Noise 
  Find out how the human ear works and discover steps you can take to protect your hearing
• Module 3: Vibration 
  Investigate the hazards and risks caused by vibration from hand-held tools, plus how to reduce its effect
• Module 4: Breathing 
  Learn to recognise and avoid the substances and circumstances that trigger respiratory problems
• Module 5: Skin 
  Examine the diseases that affect the body’s largest organ
• Module 6: Musculoskeletal disorders 
  Look at the health impact caused by injuries to the muscles, joints, tendons or spinal discs and learn how to manage their effect.

Teaching and assessment

• This is a highly interactive course taught through case studies and group discussion.

Qualifications you gain

• CITB National Construction College certificate.

Mandatory entry requirements

• Good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area
• You'll need a valid form of ID on the first day of the course, such as a copy of your passport or driving licence. See accepted forms of ID.

By booking a course, you are agreeing to abide by our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.