Cards and careers
8 guides in this section.
CSCS card types: why there are different cards and how to check
CSCS card types exist because construction roles differ. Learn why, how the HS&E test fits in, and how to check which card you need on the official site.
First Week Construction Site Checklist for New Workers
A first week construction site checklist for new workers: induction, welfare, first aid, PPE, reporting hazards and asking questions.
Health and Safety Careers Construction Workers Can Follow
Health and safety careers in construction explained: operative, supervisor and advisor routes, how tests and training fit in, and where to check requirements.
Renew CSCS Card: A Step-by-Step Checklist
How to renew a CSCS card: a checklist for checking expiry, your card type and your test or qualification, and where to find the official renewal rules.
Site Safety Training Pathways: From Induction to Management
A guide to site safety training pathways in construction: induction, the operative test, task training and supervisor routes, plus how to check a provider.
Site Supervisor Responsibilities for Health and Safety
Site supervisor responsibilities for safety: planning the work, briefing workers, checking controls and stopping unsafe work, with a daily checklist.
What is a site operative? Role and safety responsibilities
A site operative does hands-on work on a construction site. See what the role involves, the safety duties HSE gives workers and how the CITB test fits.
CSCS Card Requirements: What Employers Expect on Site
Why a CSCS card is needed: employers and sites use it as evidence of a safety test or qualification. Learn what it shows, what it does not and what to do.