CITB - SSSTS
About the course
Site supervisors play an important role in putting health and safety procedures into practice. CITB SSSTS introduces the legal responsibilities, welfare considerations and everyday safety issues involved in supervising construction work.
Delegates will explore risk assessments, method statements, effective communication and ways to monitor site activities. The course focuses on recognising unsafe practices and taking appropriate action.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for people who already have supervisory responsibilities or are preparing to become a construction site supervisor.
There are no formal entry requirements, although previous health and safety knowledge is recommended.
Course content
Common health and safety challenges in construction
Health and safety law and supervisory responsibilities
Working with site managers to control risks
Risk assessments and method statements
Site inductions
Delivering toolbox talks and method statement briefings
Monitoring site conditions and working practices
Learning from accidents and incidents
Taking action when unsafe practices are identified
Course exercises and assessment
What will delegates learn?
By the end of the course, delegates will have a better understanding of their role in maintaining site safety, communicating precautions and checking that working practices are followed.
Successful completion of the attendance and assessment requirements leads to a CITB SSSTS certificate, valid for five years.
If you already hold an SSSTS certificate, contact us about the one-day SSSTS Refresher before your certificate expires.
Arrange training for your team
Tell us how many people need training and your preferred dates. We’ll discuss your SSSTS requirements and provide a quotation.