Follow health and safety procedures in construction

Essential for

• Insulation supervisor
  An insulation supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing insulation projects and ensuring the proper installation and maintenance of insulation materials in buildings …
• Dismantling engineer
  Dismantling engineers research and plan the optimal way to dismantle industrial equipment, machinery and buildings that reached the end-of-life phase. They analyse the required wor…
• Tile fitter
  Tile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors. They cut tiles to the right size and shape, prepare the surface, and put the tiles in place flush and straight.…
• Sprinkler fitter
  Sprinkler fitters are responsible for the installation of fire protection systems that sprinkle water. They connect pipes, tubing and the necessary accessories. Sprinkler system in…
• Bricklaying supervisor
  A bricklaying supervisor is a professional who oversees and manages bricklaying projects, ensuring the efficient and accurate construction of brick and masonry structures. They pla…
• Bridge construction supervisor
  A bridge construction supervisor is a skilled professional responsible for overseeing the construction of bridges. They play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of…
• Bricklayer
  Bricklayers assemble brick walls and structures by skilfully laying the bricks in an established pattern, using a binding agent like cement to bond the bricks together. They then f…
• Resilient floor layer
  Resilient floor layers place prefabricated tiles or rolls of flooring materials such as linoleum, vinyl, rubber or cork to serve as floor covering. Other titles The following …
• Plumbing supervisor
  A plumbing supervisor is a professional who oversees plumbing projects and ensures the efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems. They play a crucial role…
• Door installer
  Door installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, straight, plumb, and watertight…
• Construction general supervisor
  A construction general supervisor is a key leadership role in the construction industry responsible for overseeing and managing various construction projects. They play a crucial r…
• Tower crane operator
  Tower crane operators work with tower cranes, tall balance cranes consisting of a horizontal jib mounted on a vertical mast, along with the necessary motors and lifting hook attach…
• Water conservation technician
  Water conservation technicians install systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and domestic greywater. Other titles The foll…
• Construction painter
  Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or pro…
• Tiling supervisor
  Tiling supervisors monitor tile fitting operations. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to tiling super…
• Construction scaffolder
  Construction scaffolders put up scaffolds and platforms in order to make safe construction work at heights possible. Duties The duties of a construction scaffolder include, but are…
• Power lines supervisor
  Power lines supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of power lines and associated equipment. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titl…
• Mobile crane operator
  Mobile crane operators work with a variety of crane types that can be moved easily around the road, rail and water. Mobile cranes are often mounted on trucks. Duties…
• Concrete finisher supervisor
  Concrete finisher supervisors monitor the concrete finishing process. They assign tasks to finishers and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They may also pass on their skill…
• Waterway construction labourer
  Waterway construction labourers create and maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants. They are responsible for the construction of …
• Staircase installer
  Staircase installers put in place standard or custom designed staircases between the various levels in buildings. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the site, and instal…
• Rail construction supervisor
  Rail construction supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure. They assign tasks, either on the ground or from a control room, and make quick dec…
• Carpenter
  Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Car…
• Shotfirer
  Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…
• Sewer construction supervisor
  A sewer construction supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing the construction and installation of sewer systems. They play a crucial role in ensuring t…
• Lift installation supervisor
  Lift installation supervisor monitor the installation of lifts. They keep an overview of the proceedings, assign tasks, and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles T…
• Construction scaffolding supervisor
  Construction scaffolding supervisors plan and supervise the transport, assembly, disassembly and maintenance of the structures. They also ensure the safety of the scaffolds, suppor…
• Construction quality manager
  Construction quality managers make sure the quality of the work meets standards set in the contract, as well as minimum legislative standards. They establish procedures to check qu…
• Building electrician
  Building electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in buildings. They make sure installed electrical equipment is isolated and presen…
• Window installer
  Window installers place windows into structures and service them. They take out old windows if present, prepare the opening, mount the window, and attach it in place plumb, straigh…
• Bathroom fitter
  Bathroom fitters install bathroom elements. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new bathroom equipment, incl…
• Construction safety manager
  Construction safety managers inspect, enforce and control health and safety measures at construction sites. They also manage workplace accidents and take action to make sure that s…
• Ceiling installer
  Ceiling installers install ceilings in buildings. They apply different techniques as the situation requires - for example when fire resistance is especially important, or when spac…
• Road roller operator
  Road roller operators work with equipment to compact a variety of materials, such as soil, gravel, concrete or asphalt, in the construction of roads and foundations. They walk behi…
• Civil engineering worker
  A civil engineering worker is a construction professional who prepares the ground before, during and after building. Usually the first tradesperson on a construction site, civil en…
• Electrician
  Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring systems. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machinery. This work can be performed indoors as well as…
• Hardwood floor layer
  Hardwood floor layers install floors made of solid wood. They prepare the surface, cut parquet or board elements to size, and lay them in a predetermined pattern, straight and…
• Sheet metal worker
  Sheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and…
• Concrete pump operator
  Concrete pump operators drive and operate trucks to haul concrete from the plant to project sites, and operate pumps to disperse concrete at the site. They also clean and…
• Dismantling supervisor
  Dismantling supervisors monitor the operations involved in dismantling activities such as removing and possibly recycling industrial equipment and machinery or decommissioning of p…
• Installation engineer
  Installation engineers oversee and manage the installing of structures, which take often many years to design and construct. They ensure safety, avoid risks and they aim to the opt…
• House builder
  House builders construct, maintain and repair houses or similar small buildings using a range of techniques and materials of several construction building workers. Duties The dutie…
• Construction commercial diver
  Commercial divers work below the surface of the water to install equipment, such as hydraulic structures, waterways and marine facilities. They also inspect, remove and repair the …
• Domestic electrician
  Domestic electricians install and maintain electrical infrastructures and domestic machinery in homes and other residential buildings. They perform inspections and repair defective…
• Industrial electrician
  Industrial electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in large industrial and commercial buildings. They perform inspections and repai…
• Road construction worker
  Road construction workers perform road construction on earthworks, substructure works and the pavement section of the road. They cover the compacted soil with one or more layers. R…
• Plate glass installer
  Plate glass installers fit panes of glass into windows and other structural elements like glass doors, walls, facades and other structures. Other titles The following job titles al…
• Water conservation technician supervisor
  Water conservation technician supervisors supervise the installation of systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and domestic…
• Bridge inspector
  Bridge inspectors inspect bridge structures for joint breaks, cracks, rust, and other faults. They also carry out or organise the maintenance of the structures. They inspect these …
• Roofing supervisor
  A roofing supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing roofing projects within the construction industry. They play a vital role in ensuring that roofing ac…
• Structural ironworker
  Structural ironworker in construction install iron elements into structures. They erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and other construction projects. They set metal rods…
• Construction painting supervisor
  A construction painting supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing painting projects within the construction industry. They play a crucial role in ensurin…
• Construction safety inspector
  Construction safety inspectors monitor construction sites and their conformity to health and safety regulations. They perform inspections, identify safety hazards and report on the…
• Road sign installer
  Road sign installers take road signs to the specified location and erect it. The installers may drill a hole into the ground, or remove existing paving to access the…
• Dredging supervisor
  A dredging supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing dredging operations, which involve the removal of sediment and debris from bodies of water to improv…
• Sewer construction worker
  Sewer construction workers install sewer pipes to transport wastewater out of structures and to a body of water or treatment facility. They dig trenches and insert the pipes, makin…
• Rail maintenance technician
  Rail maintenance technicians execute routine inspections of railway tracks, powerlines, signage stations, switches, and other railway infrastructure. They are also sent out to repa…
• Solar energy technician
  Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an el…
• Road marker
  Road markers apply road markings, signs and lines using specialized road marking plant and equipment. Project sites may include roads, bridges, footpaths, car parks, sports fields …
• Tunnel boring machine operator
  Tunnel boring machine operators work on large pieces of tunnelling equipment commonly known as TBMs. They regulate the operation of the machine, adjusting the torque of the rotatin…
• Welder
  Welders operate welding equipment in order to join metal workpieces together. They can use fusion welding processes based on different techniques and materials. They also perform s…
• Road construction supervisor
  A road construction supervisor is a key professional responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of road construction projects. They play a critical role in ensuring th…
• Materials handler
  Materials handlers execute the handling and storage of materials through activities such as loading, unloading and moving articles in a warehouse or storage room. They work accordi…
• Terrazzo setter supervisor
  A terrazzo setter supervisor is a highly skilled professional who oversees and manages the installation and finishing of terrazzo flooring and surfaces. Terrazzo is a decorative ma…
• Carpenter supervisor
  A carpenter supervisor is a skilled professional who oversees and manages carpentry projects, ensuring the successful completion of construction or renovation projects involving wo…
• Electrical supervisor
  An electrical supervisor is a key role in overseeing and managing electrical projects, ensuring the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. …
• Demolition supervisor
  A demolition supervisor is a crucial role in overseeing and managing demolition projects, ensuring that they are carried out safely, efficiently, and according to project specifica…
• Paperhanger
  Paperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper. They apply adhesives to the paper, or to the wall in the case of reinforced wallpaper, and fix the paper straight, well…
• Terrazzo setter
  Terrazzo setters create terrazzo surfaces. They prepare the surface, installing strips to divide sections. They then pour the solution containing cement and marble chips. Terrazzo …
• Structural ironwork supervisor
  Structural ironwork supervisors monitor ironworking activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to …
• Concrete finisher
  Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions…
• Transport engineer
  A Transport Engineer (or Transportation Engineer) plans, designs, and manages transportation systems that ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. They work on i…
• Steeplejack
  Steeplejacks are specialised heightworkers who safely scale the outside of buildings and structures to perform critical work. Duties The job role of a steeplejack involves the foll…
• Plastering supervisor
  Plastering supervisors monitor plastering activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to plastering…
• Rigger
  Riggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick. They work with crane operators to attach and detach crane loads. They may also…
• Crane crew supervisor
  Crane crew supervisors are present to supervise crane operations. They keep an eye on safety and make sure regulations are followed. The supervisor makes quick decisions to resolve…
• Insulation worker
  Insulation workers install a variety of insulation materials to shield a structure or materials from heat, cold, and noise from the environment. Duties Insulation workers typically…
• Pile driving hammer operator
  Pile driving hammer operators work with a piece of heavy equipment that positions piles and hammers them into the ground using a rigging mechanism. Other titles The following job…
• Property developer
  Property developers buy land, finance deals, order construction projects and orchestrate the process of development. They purchase a tract of land, decide on a marketing strategy, …
• Construction general contractor
  Construction general contractors take on the responsibility to deliver a construction project. They participate on bid processes for construction projects and hire subcontractors t…
• Kitchen unit installer
  Kitchen unit installers install kitchen elements in homes. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new kitchen e…
• Security alarm technician
  Security alarm technicians install and maintain security alarm systems to protect against hazards such as fire and burglary. They install sensors and control systems and connect th…
• Road maintenance technician
  Road maintenance technicians inspect and manage roads in enclosed areas for maintenance and repair. They help to relieve traffic safely and smoothly, and check if traffic signs, ro…
• Bulldozer operator
  Bulldozer operators operate a heavy vehicle to move earth, rubble or other material over the ground. Duties The duties of a bulldozer operator include, but are not limited to:…
• Scraper operator
  Scraper operators work with a mobile piece of heavy equipment that scrapes the top layer of the ground and deposits it in a hopper to be hauled off. They…
• Glass installation supervisor
  Glass installation supervisors monitor the process of installing plate glass. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Duties Here are some of the duties of …
• Rail layer
  Rail layers construct railway tracks on prepared sites. They monitor equipment that sets railroad sleepers or ties, usually on a layer of crushed stone or ballast. Rail layers then…
• Demolition worker
  Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be used for a different purpose. Excludes bla…
• Carpet fitter
  Carpet fitters lay rolls of carpet as a floor covering. They cut the carpet to size, prepare the surface, and put the carpet in place. Duties Carpet fitters typically…
• Underwater construction supervisor
  Underwater construction supervisors monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars. They guide and instruct construction commercial divers…
• Dismantling worker
  Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use heavy machinery and different power tools de…
• Excavator operator
  Excavator operators use excavators to dig into earth or other materials to remove it. They are involved in a variety of projects, such as demolition, dredging, and the of…
• Irrigation system installer
  Irrigation system installers build the necessary infrastructure for irrigation of soil, usually for agricultural purposes. They may be specialised in one or more of the various typ…
• Construction quality inspector
  Construction quality inspectors monitor the activities at larger construction sites to make sure everything happens according to standards and specifications. They pay close attent…
• Road maintenance worker
  Road maintenance workers perform routine inspections of roads, and are sent out to perform repairs when called for. They patch potholes, cracks and other damage in roads. Duties Th…
• Stonemason
  Stonemasons build stone walls and set stone exteriors and floors. They work with two types of stone: natural-cut stone, such as marble, granite, and limestone; and artificial stone…
• Plasterer
  Plasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, then smear the resulting paste onto…
• Drainage worker
  Drainage workers assemble and maintain drainage and dewatering systems. They lay tubes or drainpipes to dry out the ground of a certain structure in order to put a hold…
• Building construction worker
  Building construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised…

Optional for

• Asphalt laboratory technician
  Asphalt laboratory technicians perform asphalt and related raw materials inspections and laboratory testing, ensuring a high quality of the products. They also participate in comin…
• Driller
  Drillers set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment designed to drill holes for mineral exploration, in shotfiring operations, and for construction purposes. Working co…
• Abrasive blasting operator
  Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of m…
• Occupational health and safety inspector
  Occupational health and safety inspectors perform workplace audits to ensure compliance with government and environment legislation. They also investigate work accidents. Occupatio…