Topic outline
Understanding the Construction Industry
Interviews with real people who work within different roles in the construction industry
An example of the wide range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities in construction.
Construction Practices
The striking experience of a worker who is dying from exposure to asbestos.
A video which portrays the serious impact that Asbestos can have on your body and health.
Respirable crystalline silica (RCS), often referred to as Silica Dust, is the second biggest risk to construction workers, following asbestos.
How dust and pollutants created from work activities can lead to life-changing and sometimes terminal lung diseases
Working at heights is potential to the highest number of fatalities amongst all other accidents. Working at heights has been classified as one of the top most hazardous areas of occupation in the world.
A real life example from the HSE working at dangerous heights
An animated representation of why housekeeping is important to keep everyone safe.
Watch the video which shows real life examples of accidents and their consequences which occurred when working at height.
A short video giving a step by step guide to correct hand signals required by a trained Banksman.
This film follows on from the CDM/Accident Prevention film.
Working, Moving and Handling in Construction
A short film to support the health and safety of construction workers when manually handling materials.
A visual demonstration of a rough terrain telehandler on site.
Material handling occurs in one way or another in every department of every business on every working day - it is not surprising that accidents and injuries resulting from incorrect manual handling techniques comprise the largest group of occupational hazards that result in lost time.
Health & Safety
Use this virtual reality construction site to try and spot 7 hazards
A video by Fire and Safety Centre showcasing the different types of Fire Extinguisher and their uses
Britain's construction industry is one of the biggest workplace killers. This short film from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of failing to keep people safe at work.
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is important for every construction worker. Every worker on the jobsite should have and use the appropriate PPE. It helps reduce exposure to a variety of hazards while working on the jobsite such as protecting against sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, and chemical splashes.
This video shows the Bradford City FC fire in 1985, The disaster cost the lives of 56 football fans.
The video vividly shows how quickly fire can spread and the impact.
Watch the clock timer - see how quickly the fire spreads. Notice how the crowd first react– see who notices the fire and what they do.
WARNING: Some viewers may find the content of this video disturbing.