CITB SSSTS
Site Supervisor’s Site Safety Training Course
Introduction
The SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) course is run over 2 days and is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities on a construction site.
The course covers all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures, and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture among the workforce.
This course is endorsed by Build UK and exceeds the standard set by CITB for construction supervisors training.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course you will be able to:
supervise health and safety onsite in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their role
develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety and welfare of workers on site
recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.
Course Content
Site set-up and security
Fire prevention and control
Electricity
Plant and work equipment
Lifting operations and lifting equipment
Working at height
Excavations
Underground and overhead services
Confined spaces
Temporary works
Environmental awareness
Pollution
Waste materials
Nuisance
Health and safety law
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
Health and safety management systems
Risk assessments and method statements
Statutory inspections and checks
Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health
Leadership and worker engagement
Health and welfare of the workforce
First aid and emergency procedures
Hazardous substances
Asbestos
Dust and fumes
Noise and vibration
Manual handling
Certification
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.
Please be aware that certificates may take up to 8 weeks to be processed and delivered from CITB. If you have recently completed a course you can evidence your qualification by viewing your up-to-date training record on the Online CITB Card Checker (click to visit).
