SSSTS (CITB) Refresher - Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme

CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher

Course Aim
The refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the two day Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme course and can provide proof of successful attendance. 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 course includes a wide range of topics which have been affected by the changes to procedures built upon the material in the original course.

Who can attend
Only those Delegates who hold an existing SSSTS or subsequent Refresher course and provided evidence to the Training Provider before attending the course are eligible to attend the refresher course. Failure to attend the refresher course prior to the expiry of an existing certificate will require Delegates to re-enter the scheme by completing the full SSSTS course if they wish to remain in the scheme.

Objectives
The refresher course aims to:
- Raise awareness of current trends within the Health and Safety Executive direction of enforcement.
- Improve awareness of recent development in construction, legislation and health and safety, welfare and environmental issues.
- Identify measures that will assist the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation and working practices.

At the end of the period of training, delegates will be able to:
- Be aware of, and able to implement all updated health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affects them in their role as a supervisor.
- Be aware of and able to implement new guidance and industry best practice affected by changes.
- Be more aware of their duties and responsibilities with regard to health, safety, welfare and the environment

Content of Course
The coursecomprises 12 core modules delivered over 1 day.
- Current enforcement priorities
- Health & safety law
- Regulatory reform (fire safety) order
- Occupational health
- Drugs & alcohol
- Stress
- Risk assessments
- Asbestos
- Hazardous substances (COSHH)
- Working at height regulations
- Manual handling
- Communications

Examination Information
Delegates who attend will be required to undertake a multiple choice test to confirm their understanding of the subjects covered.