OBR Training Hub

Understand the risks of asbestos-containing materials, where they are found in construction, your legal duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and what to do if you suspect asbestos on site.

Learn the legal framework under WAHR 2005, the hierarchy of controls, safe use of ladders and platforms, edge protection requirements, and your responsibilities when working at any height.

Cover the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, the TILE risk assessment framework, correct lifting technique, weight guidelines, and safe use of mechanical aids on construction sites.

Covers the legal requirements under PUWER 1998, types and hazards of abrasive wheels, correct inspection and mounting procedures, safe use of angle grinders, PPE requirements, and silica dust risks.

Learn the hazards of high-pressure water equipment including injection injuries, electrical and environmental risks, pre-use inspection, safe operating procedures, wastewater management, and correct shutdown and storage.

Covers the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, hazardous substance identification, Safety Data Sheets, common construction hazards including silica and cement, and emergency response to chemical exposure.

Covers the fire triangle, fire prevention on site, hot work permits, correct use of fire extinguishers, and emergency evacuation procedures in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Covers environmental impact of construction, Net Zero and carbon reduction, the waste hierarchy and Circular Economy, sustainable site practices, energy and water conservation, pollution prevention, and biodiversity protection.

Covers types of construction dust including RCS, silica, and wood dust, the health effects of dust exposure, legal requirements under COSHH, the dust control hierarchy, H-class extraction, RPE selection, and high-risk tasks including disc cutting, scabbling, and drilling.

Covers Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, health effects including vibration white finger, the EAV and ELV exposure limits, the vibration control hierarchy, trigger time, and use of the OBR HAVS Exposure Record app.