Course Objective:
On successful completion of the SSSTS Refresher training course delegates will be able to:
- Understand problems currently highlighted in the industry within their role.
- Have an understanding of how health and safety law is currently structured
- Identify how their supervisory role fits in with the manager in controlling the site safely
- Carry out site inductions, briefings, tool box talks and understand the need for method statements
- Improve communication routes within site activities.
Course Content:
The SSSTS Refresher training course will cover the following topics:
- HSE initiatives & Workplan 2018/2019
- Changes in legislation & best practice
- Fire risks and emergency procedures and reporting
- Noise and vibration
- Dermatitis
- Asbestos
- Drugs and alcohol
- Stress factors
- Dynamic risk assessment procedures
- Hazardous substances
- Work at height
- Manual handling
- Tool box talks
Assessment:
At the end of the CITB SSSTS Refresher course delegates are required to sit an exam paper consisting of 25 questions, of which 4 are safety critical and require a short written answer.
Multiple choice questions are worth 1 point each and safety critical questions are worth 1-3 points each.
In order to pass the course delegates MUST answer ALL of safety critical questions correctly. The SSSTS Refresher Course pass rate is 80% (24 out of 30)
Delegates who successfully complete the assessment are awarded the CITB SSSTS - Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme certificate which is valid for 5 years.
Who Should Attend? Any delegate with a current SSSTS certificate which is due to expire.
Online Training:
Candidates will require:
- A form of photo ID
- A quiet room to complete the course in
- A laptop/computer with webcam, microphone, speakers and fast internet connection