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The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is a comprehensive training program designed to equip site supervisors with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure the safety and well-being of workers on construction sites. This course combines theoretical insights with practical applications, enabling participants to effectively manage site safety, identify potential hazards, and promote a culture of safety excellence. Key Course Objectives: Risk Management: Gain a deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies and strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential hazards on construction sites. Learn how to implement controls and create safe work environments that adhere to legal regulations and industry best practices. Legal Compliance: Familiarize yourself with the latest health and safety regulations, codes of practice, and legislative requirements relevant to the construction industry. Explore the responsibilities of a site supervisor in maintaining compliance and preventing accidents. Effective Communication: Develop strong communication skills to effectively convey safety information, instructions, and expectations to site workers and contractors. Enhance your ability to lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, and emergency procedures. Accident Prevention: Acquire the tools to proactively prevent accidents through proper planning, effective supervision, and timely intervention. Learn incident investigation techniques to understand root causes and implement corrective actions. Leadership and Motivation: Cultivate leadership qualities to inspire a safety-first mindset among your team. Understand how to motivate and engage workers in adhering to safety protocols and participating in safety initiatives. Site-specific Considerations: Explore safety challenges and considerations specific to different types of construction sites, such as residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Adapt your safety strategies to suit the unique characteristics of each site. Course Format: The SSSTS course is delivered through a dynamic blend of lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises. Participants will engage in group activities, role-playing scenarios, and real-world simulations to apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. Course materials include comprehensive handouts, reference guides, and access to relevant safety regulations. Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for individuals currently working or aspiring to work as site supervisors, foremen, or team leaders within the construction industry. It is also beneficial for those responsible for managing safety on construction sites, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety excellence. Course Outcomes: By the end of the SSSTS course, participants will be empowered to effectively lead site safety efforts, reduce risks, and contribute to the overall success of construction projects. Graduates will receive a widely recognized certification that validates their competence in site safety management and leadership. Invest in your career and the safety of your team by enrolling in the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course today. Gain the expertise needed to create safer construction environments and make a positive impact on the industry.

We deliver Workplace PAT Testing Courses across most of the UK to assist businesses with Compliance. We also work with Bridges into Work and ReACT in association with Careers Wales and the Welsh Government to offer work based skills which some Candidates could be eligible for Government funding.

This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities. The course covers all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It is delivered interactively including group and individual activities. 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. The Aim of the course is to help site supervisors to supervise health and safety on site in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their role. They should develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety and welfare of workers on site and be able to recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly. At the start of each course, delegates will be provided with their own copy of the mandatory publications: (Construction site supervision and Toolbox talks) The course is broken down into 5 learning areas Legal and management Health and welfare General safety High risk activities Environment

The Site Management Safety Training Scheme, or the SMSTS course, is a 5 day course provided by our tutors to over a thousand people every year. This course is ideal for those in any role of responsibility within the construction industry, or for anyone looking to become a site manager in the future. The Site Management Safety Training Scheme is strongly regarded as one of the best available and provides you with a thorough health and safety training background within the current legal guidelines. Construction site managers and supervisors have a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of their fellow workers and the public. Not only are there laws and regulations to adhere to, there is a moral duty to do all that is possible to prevent accidents and injuries onsite. Therefore proper training is a necessity and a requirement. Attending SMSTS courses can show you comply with the laws and prepare you to manage a safe site at all times. SMSTS Course Breakdown When studying SMSTS courses you will be taught how to work and manage following the regulations stipulated by the Health and Safety at Work Act. Some of the areas which are covered during the five day SMSTS training course include: SITE SET UP RISK ASSESSMENTS METHOD STATEMENTS SCAFFOLDING EXCAVATIONS SCAFFOLDING DEMOLITION CONFINED SPACES You will be required to attend all five days of the course in order to be awarded the Site Management Safety Training Scheme qualification. During 5-day SMSTS courses delegates will need to show understanding of the main elements and pass the core exercises. At the end of the training you will be required to sit a final examination, passing the exam will mean you qualify for the SMSTS certificate which is then valid for five years. Staying In Date After the five years it is necessary to return for a two day SMSTS Refresher course to make sure you are still up to date with the latest health and safety regulations. By passing and maintaining your Site Management Safety Training Scheme training you are able to prove that you are complying with the demands and laws regarding construction health and safety. 5 day SMSTS courses are considered to be an indication of the competence of a Site Manger according to the Approved Code of Practice for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). The training is also ideal for Site Managers as well as: PROPRIETORS OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES PROJECT MANAGERS SITE SUPERVISORS It must be stressed to all course attendees the need to attend ALL sessions since without full attendance the examining body will not award the CITB SMSTS training Qualification – Construction Site Managers Safety Certificate.

QA Level 2 Award In Principles Of COSHH (RQF) Face to Face: Half-day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 Hazardous substances are everywhere, and COSHH assessments have to be undertaken in all businesses Run in an engaging and interactive way - see the video below Course Contents: Legal requirements relating to hazardous substances in the workplace Employer duties Employee duties Consequences of non-compliance Communicating safety information The different forms that hazardous substances can take Effects that may arise after exposure to hazardous substances The different routes that hazardous substances can enter the body How risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work The five step process of risk assessment The control hierarchy in relation to the safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health Information to refer to when identifying and using hazardous substances Procedures for dealing with an incident involving hazardous substances Benefits of this course: COSHH stands for the 'Control of Substances Hazardous to Health' and falls under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 This half day course is for all those who work, or wish to work, in a workplace that works with hazardous substances, such as in healthcare, in the manufacturing sector, cleaners, transport, utilities and even office environments Hazardous substances are everywhere, and COSHH assessments have to be undertaken in all businesses Candidates will learn about the legal requirements relating to hazardous substances, how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances, as well as the precautions and procedures required to ensure that the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: This QA Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Principles of COSHH Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0775/4

Training is on Days 1-3. Testing will be on either day 4 or day 5. Course structure: Establish the weight and dimensions of loads and communicate this information to the crane operator. Select appropriate lifting tackle and attach and detach it correctly and safely. Use clear and unambiguous signals to direct the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions. Determine the serviceability of lifting accessories, and maintain and store them. Includes ‘Pick & Carry’ Duties training and testing. The course runs for 4 days (3 days of training and 1 days for technical tests). Instructions You must also bring your own PPE (boots, hi vis vest or jacket, hard hat and gloves). NB VERY IMPORTANT: All candidates must provide identification in the form of a current Photo ID Driver Licence or Passport. If you do not have one of these please call or email us to ask what suitable alternatives might be. If you are undertaking a CPCS course you MUST have passed an approved CITB or NOCN Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years. If you are unsure about this requirement, please contact us at cpcs@handsonskills.co.uk. If there are any queries regarding this booking, or if you would like to talk to us about further training requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can contact us from Monday to Friday between 09.00 to 16.00 on: Tel: 020 7511 7881 and by email to cpcs@handsonskills.co.uk Before you attend the course, please read the joining instructions and training terms and conditions. It is very important that the course delegate understands the course objectives and complies with the centre rules before attending the course in order to gain maximum value from training. Details of the course are as follows: Registration and course timings: Courses will start at 08:00. You should aim to be at the centre a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the course start time for signing in. There is a half hour break at lunch time (approximately at 12:00) and courses generally finish between 15.30 and 16.00. Depending upon the course content, the instructor may require the course to start and finish at different times on subsequent course days (if any). 📎 SLINGER_manual_PDF_v1.pdf

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The Site Safety Plus SMSTS course was introduced on 1 April 2002 as part of the Site Safety Plus CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme. All Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificates issued after 1st January 2001 are valid for a five year period from the date of issue. The two day refresher course will enable current SMSTS certificate holders to renew their qualification, however this course can only be attended by current and valid CITB SMSTS certificate holders. The CITB SMSTS Refresher certificate training course is designed to ensure that personnel maintain and up-date their current health and safety knowledge. The course covers changes to legislation, approved codes of practice and best working practice within the industry. Individuals wishing to renew their SMSTS training certificate must provide a copy of the original five-day course certificate. Details of the course venue and the date of the course should also be provided if known. Only those individuals who have passed the five day course and provided evidence of this will be eligible to take the two day refresher course. Objectives of SMSTS Refresher Courses APPRECIATE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION ACCIDENT CAUSES COSTS AND REASONS FOR PREVENTION UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL SYSTEM RELEVANT LEGISLATION APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE GUIDANCE NOTES CODES OF PRACTICE AND CASE LAW CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS MONITOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE UNDERSTAND BEST PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUB-CONTRACTORS DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO OPERATIVES AND SUB-CONTRACTORS Course Duration: 2 Days SMSTS Refresher Training Course Assessment Assessment is determined by reaching a minimum level of achievement against four criteria: FULL ATTENDANCE OF ALL TRAINING COURSE SESSIONS PERFORMANCE IN EACH OF THE FOUR CORE EXERCISES AN OVERALL REVIEW BY THE COURSE TUTOR A PASS MARK IN THE 25 QUESTION MULTI-CHOICE PAPER Successful candidates will be awarded the Site Safety Plus CITB Construction Site Management Safety Training Certificate (SMSTS). This certificate will remain valid for 5 years.