SSSTS (CITB) - Supervisor Site Safety Training Scheme

Who Should Attend:

This two-day course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities (First line managers, foreman, gangers, team leaders and supervisors). It provides candidates with an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, as well as their legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities. It will highlight the requirement to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.

Course Aims:

The course 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.

At 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
- Understand the importance of timely intervention when bad practice is identified

Course Contents:

Day 1:

- Introductions and objectives
- The role of the supervisor
- Health and safety law
- Safe systems of work: Risk assessment & method statements
- Health and Safety management
- Occupational health
- Fire Prevention/Control and other emergencies
- Hazardous substances (COSHH)
- Group Exercise: Risk assessment & method statements
- Presentation skills: Delivering effective toolbox talks

Day 2:

- CDM / Notification
- Duty holders
- Welfare
- Working at height
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Manual Handling
- Accidents and first aid
- Intervention skills and behaviour
- Examination
- Course Review/ Closure

Certification:

Upon successful completion the delegates will receive a CITB accredited certificate which is valid for 5 years.

Entry Requirements:

- No formal qualifications or experience are necessary. Candidates should ensure that they attend the Site Safety Plus course most relevant to their job role (i.e. Supervisor or Managers)
- Literacy and language comprehension are important requirements on all courses.
- Any physical impairment or literacy issues should be discussed with the trainer prior to making a booking so we can best accommodate your needs.

Duration:

2 Days