CITB (SSSTS-R) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher

This one-day CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS-R) course is for learners who have previously passed the two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course and can provide proof of successful attendance.

Description

This SSSTS Refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS).

It aims to bring health and safety knowledge up to date, as well as giving a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact in the workplace.

The SSSTS Refresher course includes a wide range of topics which have been affected by changes to procedures and builds upon the material in the original course.

Assessment

Continuous assessment and multiple-choice test.

The examination paper is compulsory and consists of 25 questions, selected by CITB, covering all aspects of the course. The examination pass mark is 80% (24 out of 30). The paper consists of 22 multiple choice questions and three short written questions. There are four safety critical questions in each exam paper. The delegate must answer all four of these questions correctly to pass the exam.

 

Business benefits

  • Implement all updated health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation affecting your supervisory role
  • Implement new guidance and industry best practice affected by changes
  • Fulfil your responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and the environment.

Learning outcomes

  • HSE regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Control measures and risk assessments on site
  • Legal responsibility and expectations of a Site Supervisor
  • First aid
  • Toolbox talks
  • Daily challenges

Suitability

This CITB SSSTS Refresher course is for you if you’re considering, or already have, supervisory responsibilities and have previously passed the two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course.

Syllabus

Unit 1.

  1. Health and safety law – Purpose of health and safety legislation and the different legislative requirements that must be followed to ensure this is achieved. 

  2. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) – How the CDM Regulations are used to support health and safety on site.

  3. Health and safety management systems – Develop, maintain and monitor a health and safety management system.

  4. Risk assessments and method statements – Write and use risk assessments and method statements to ensure a safe working environment.

  5. Statutory inspections and checks – Statutory inspections and checks for a construction site.

  6. Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health – Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health that may occur in the construction industry.

  7. Leadership and worker engagement – Good leadership and worker engagement to aid with protecting the workforce.

 

Unit 2.

  1. Health and welfare of the workforce – Protect the health and welfare of the workforce in the construction industry.

  2. First aid and emergency procedures – Manage first aid and emergency procedures for a construction site.

  3. Hazardous substances – Identify and handle hazardous substances associated with working on a construction site.

  4. Asbestos – Risks to health posed by asbestos, and the basic legal requirements to manage those risks.

  5. Dust and fumes – Control exposure to dust and fumes (respiratory hazards) for workers on a construction site.

  6. Noise and vibration – Control exposure to noise and vibration for construction workers.

  7. Manual handling – Outline how to properly undertake manual handling activities when lifting loads.

 

Unit 3.

  1. Site set up and security – Factors to be considered when setting up a construction site.

  2. Fire prevention and control – Fire hazard risks and identify basic requirements for fire safety on site.

  3. Electricity – Dangers of electricity and good working practices for working on, or near to, live electrical circuits and with electrical tools and equipment.

  4. Plant and work equipment – Control and the management of plant, transport and work equipment on site.

  5. Lifting operations and lifting equipment – Basic requirements for safe lifting operations, equipment and accessories and the steps required to ensure safety.

 

Unit 4.

 

  1. Working at height – Key principles for working safely at height.
  2. Excavations – Main hazards and control considerations for excavation work.
  3. Underground and overhead services – Locate, identify and plan for work near underground and overhead services.
  4. Confined spaces – Main hazards and safety considerations for working in a confined space.
  5. Temporary works – Main duties of temporary works supervisors.

 

 

Unit 5.

 

  1. Environmental awareness – Environmental awareness on site.
  2. Pollution – Preventing pollution.
  3. Waste materials – Environmental damage can occur from improper management of waste materials.
  4. Nuisance – Reducing nuisance, noise, dust and light.