Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

Course Overview:

The SSSTS course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all supervisors working on Build UK sites and provides an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues. It highlights legal responsibilities and the need to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.

Course structure:

At the end of the course you will have an understanding of:

• health and safety law and how it applies to supervisors
  
• your supervisory responsibilities in controlling site safely
  
• risk assessments and the need for method statements
  
• effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
  
• monitoring site activities effectively
  
• timely intervention when bad practice is identified

Course information

Duration: 2 days

Entry requirements:

You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.

Assessment and examination:

This is a highly interactive course delivered by means of case studies, classroom discussion, group work and individual/group presentations. You will be continuously assessed and required to successfully complete a multiple-choice test.

Certification:

Upon successfully completing the course you will be awarded a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate. This qualification must be renewed every five years by attending the SSSTS Refresher course.