Describe how site induction is the process of ensuring workers on construction sites are fully informed about the organisation and operation of the site and of their responsibilities.

Explain how it focuses in particular on safety aspects of the site. The CDM regulations require that principal contractors ensure suitable site inductions are provided. They also require that contractors must provide each worker under their control with appropriate supervision, instructions and information so that construction work can be carried out, so far as is reasonably practicable, without risks to health and safety and that this must include a suitable site induction, where not already provided by the principal contractor. Site inductions may also be necessary for people visiting the site who might not necessarily be considered ‘workers. Site inductions should be proportionate to the nature of the visit; escorted visitors need not have the level of detail that unescorted visitors should have. Induction information should include the site layout, site welfare facilities, site rules, details of key personnel such as supervisors, safety officers, first aiders, fire marshals and so on.

Responsibilities and legal duties, co-ordination between contractors, fire safety, emergency procedures and muster points