Course Description : About this Course : This free diploma course begins with an overview of the concepts associated with safety in the construction industry. We provide an introduction to dangers workers face on construction sites and outline the guidelines for establishing safety systems to minimize those risks. We go through various safety standards, signs and signals and lay out a brief history of important international safety standards. LEARNING OUTCOMES : Discuss the concept of safety in the construction industry Define the terms ‘incident’, ‘accidents’, ‘hazards’ and ‘injury’ State the requirements for safety signs and signals required on a construction site Analyze the cost of injury compared to the cost of investment in safety