1. Traffic Marshal

What it is:
A Traffic Marshal (also known as a Banksman) is responsible for directing vehicle movements on construction sites or in busy areas.

Key responsibilities:

• Guides large vehicles entering and leaving the site to prevent accidents.

• Uses standardized hand signals or radio communication.

• Ensures the safety of pedestrians and workers around moving vehicles.

Purpose: To maintain site safety and avoid collisions or injuries.

2. Fire Marshal

What it is:
A Fire Marshal is the designated person responsible for fire safety management within a building or construction site.

Key responsibilities:

• Checks fire alarms, extinguishers, and emergency exits.

• Ensures fire evacuation routes are clear and accessible.

• Leads staff evacuation during a fire or emergency.

• Conducts regular fire drills and keeps safety records.

Purpose: To prevent fire hazards and manage emergency situations safely.

3. Working at Height

What it is:
The Working at Height course covers all activities where a person could fall and be injured, even from a short distance.

Key responsibilities:

• Teaches how to use ladders, scaffolding, and platforms safely.

• Covers risk assessment and proper use of protective equipment.

• Promotes correct procedures for safe working environments at any height.

Purpose: To prevent falls and ensure workers’ safety when working above ground level.

4. Harness (Safety Harness Training)

What it is:
The Harness Training course teaches how to correctly use and inspect safety harnesses when working at height.

Key responsibilities:

• Understanding different types of harnesses and their applications.

• Learning how to properly fit, adjust, and anchor harnesses.

• Following rescue procedures in case of a fall.

Purpose: To protect workers operating at height by ensuring proper fall-arrest systems are used correctly.

5. Asbestos Awareness

What it is:
The Asbestos Awareness course helps workers identify and avoid asbestos-containing materials during construction or renovation.

Key responsibilities:

• Recognize where asbestos may be found (e.g., insulation, pipes, old buildings).

• Understand the health risks of exposure (lung cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma).

• Learn what to do if asbestos is suspected on site.

Purpose: To protect workers’ health by preventing exposure to toxic asbestos fibres.

6. First Aid (Emergency First Aid at Work)

What it is:
The First Aid course teaches how to provide immediate medical assistance at the workplace until professional help arrives.

Key responsibilities:

• Responding to injuries such as cuts, burns, fainting, heart attacks, or fractures.

• Using the workplace first aid kit effectively.

• Performing CPR and managing emergency situations.

Purpose: To save lives and provide essential first response care in the event of an accident or health emergency.