SSSTS (CITB) – Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities.

Duration

2 days

Aims

To ensure that all those given supervisory responsibilities understand

* Why they are carrying out their identified duties
* What is expected of them
* To ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace

Content

* Introduction, GE706, SMSTS
* Health and Safety Law, Acts and Regulations, Codes of Practice, HSE and enforcement, Safety policies communication and consultation.
* Developing a Health and Safety Management System – Audit and reviews, proactive and reactive monitoring.
* Occupational Health, Noise, Dust and Vibration, Dermatitis, Asbestos, drugs and alcohol, health surveillance.
* Fire prevention, joint code of practice, managing risk, HFL’s and LPG’s, Extinguishers.
* Risk Assessment and Method Statements – terminology, controls, young persons.
* Hazardous Substances, COSHH, Asbestos, Lead.
* Group Exercise – Risk Assessment
* Group Presentations
* Construction (Design and Management) regulations, duty holders, control systems.
* Working at height – hierarchy of control, planning, selection of equipment. Assessment.
* Personal Protective Equipment – selection and use requirement of the regulations.
* Manual Handling – assessment, kinetic lifting.
* Accidents on site, First Aid Regulations Accident Reporting (RIDDOR 95)
* Waste and Environmental Management
* Toolbox Talks, Induction, Communication.
* Course examination and results.
* Review of course and dispersal.

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

* Understand the problems of the industry
* Have an understanding of how health and safety law is structured and how it applies to supervisors
* Identify how their supervisory role fits in with the management structure in controlling the site safely
* Carry out risk assessments and understand the need for method statements
* Carry out effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
* Be able to monitor site activities effectively

Additional Information

* SSSTS certification is valid for 3 years
* CITB grants are available

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres, see below our open course availability. Alternatively, call 0844 335 8882 or book your own course online right here: