Exploring the Trades: Roles and Hazards in the Construction Industry

• Electrical
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Exploring the Trades: Roles and Hazards in the Construction Industry

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify the key trades in the construction industry, recognize their different jobs, and state the common hazards associated with each trade.

What do you already know about the different trades in the construction industry?

Key Trades in Construction

Electrician, plumber, carpenter, bricklayer, and plasterer are the key trades in the construction industry.

Electrician

Electricians are responsible for lighting wiring, power supply wiring, and maintenance.

Plumber

Plumbers handle hot and cold water supply, central heating, bathroom installation, sanitation, and drainage.

Carpenter

Carpenters specialize in hanging doors, installing windows, and timber roof installation.

Bricklayer

Bricklayers are skilled in brick laying, stone work, and concrete block installation.

Plasterer

Plasterers are responsible for plastering and dry lining.

Common Hazards

The common hazards in the construction industry include electric shock, burns, cuts and abrasions, dust inhalation, working at height, lifting and carrying, solvents, vapors, asbestos, vibration, noise, extremes of temperatures, and slips, trips, and falls.

Electrician Hazards

Electric shock, burns, and cuts are the common hazards faced by electricians.

Plumber Hazards

Plumbers may face hazards like burns, cuts, and exposure to harmful chemicals.

Carpenter Hazards

Carpenters are exposed to hazards such as cuts, falls, and injuries from tools and equipment.

Bricklayer Hazards

Bricklayers may face hazards like dust inhalation, cuts, and injuries from tools.

Plasterer Hazards

Plasterers may be exposed to hazards such as dust inhalation, cuts, and chemical exposure.

Safety First!

Identify the hazards related to each trade and suggest safety measures to minimize risks.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.