Basic safety on temporary or mobile construction sites

Why?

In this course, construction workers learn to recognise and manage the main risks of temporary or mobile construction sites so they can avoid accidents.

Basic safety training has been mandatory for anyone working on a temporary or mobile construction site since the Royal Decree of 15/04/2023.

If this legislation applies to your employees, they must follow the course before 15/04/2024.
Newcomers must follow the course within one month of starting work on the construction site.

What do you learn?

This basic safety training makes employees aware of the risks present on a temporary or mobile construction site. These are risks arising from their own activities and those of others.

• Safety philosophy: risks, management and prevention

• Legislation, regulations, inspections and accident reports

• Permit to work

• Risks and prevention measures related to:

  • Hazardous products and materials

  • Fires and explosions

  • Working in confined spaces

  • Tools and machines

  • Handling loads

  • Tripping, slipping and falling

  • Working at height

  • Electricity

  • Welding and related tasks

  • Sound

  • Signalling

In-company training: max. 15 participants

Result?

After the course, you will be aware of the risks you face at a temporary or mobile workplace. That way, you can avoid accidents and be legally compliant.

After completing this course:

• You are aware of basic safety on a construction site;

• You understand the potential risks;

• You can apply the appropriate prevention measures and health regulations;

• You know the roles and tasks of all involved parties on temporary or mobile construction sites.

You will receive a certificate of participation.

For whom?

Employees in the construction sector (PC 124) and other sectors active on the site (PC 111, PC 149.01), self-employed persons, secondees and anyone working on temporary or mobile construction sites.

What is legally defined?

Every contractor of a temporary or mobile workplace is required by law to provide employees with basic safety training.

The training obligation applies to all persons performing work at that workplace, carrying out construction work, including employers and self-employed persons.

The course must meet the objectives set out in the legislation. This must be demonstrable at any time.

Price

€ 204,00 per person

• Every participant receives a syllabus.

• Each participant receives a certificate of participation.

Subsidies

We qualify for all kinds of subsidies and financing options because we are certified by many government agencies and sector funds.

• SME-Portfolio (in Flanders). Use these certification numbers in your request: 

  • members of Mensura External Department for Prevention for Prevention and Protection: Mensura EDPB - DV.O105072 

  • non-members: Mensura CONSULT - DV.O101943

Also check out the general frequently asked questions, including on certification and payments >