Site Supervisor Safety Training

There are two courses specifically for site supervisors:

  1. Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
  2. Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher course
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Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

This course is for you if you’re considering, or already have, supervisory responsibilities.

Overview

It is endorsed by the United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) as the standard training for all supervisors working on UKCG 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.

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.

To find a course in your region, use the Site Safety Plus training provider search.

Further information about this course is available in the Scheme Rules.

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Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher Course

This course is for you if you have previously passed the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS).

Overview

This refresher brings your health and safety knowledge up to date, as well as giving you a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact in the workplace. It builds on the material in the original course.

At the end of the course you will be able to:

  • 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.

To find a course in your region, use the Site Safety Plus training provider search.

Further information about this course is available in the Scheme Rules.