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Below you will find information and documents relevant to each module of the SSSTS and SSSTS Refresher courses.
We recommend you familiarise yourself with the Key Learning Objectives of each module prior to commencing the course to assist with note taking.
CITB Publications
As part of this course you will receive two ePublications:
CITB GE706/20 (Construction Site Supervision) and
CITB GT700 (Toolbox Talks)
Both will be received via email, allowing you to access both eBooks either from your laptop, Mac, Android or iOS device.
Important: These documents can be registered on three devices.
The reader software for the subscription can be installed on up to 3 different devices during the subscription period. Compatible platforms include iOS, Android, Windows and Mac OS. Once installed, the content can be viewed even when offline.
Each download includes a 12 month subscription to the CITB digital content and includes any updates during this time. Once the subscription expires, the content can be retained on the installed device(s) until such time that it is deleted, but no further updates will be received beyond this period.
Module 1 | Legal & Management
Key Learning Objectives
1. Health and safety law
Describe the purpose of health and safety legislation and the different legislative requirements that must be followed to ensure this is achieved
2. Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
Explain how the CDM Regulations are used to support health and safety on site
3. Health and safety management systems
Describe how to develop and maintain a health and safety management system
4. Risk assessments, method statements and permits to work
Write and use risk assessments and method statements to contribute to a safe working environment
5. Statutory inspections, checks and monitoring
Outline how to complete statutory inspections, checks and monitoring for a construction site
6. Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health
Describe how to report accidents, injuries and ill health that may occur in the construction industry
7. Leadership, worker engagement and consultation with the workforce
Explain how good leadership and worker engagement can help with protecting the workforce
Module 2 | Health & Welfare
Key Learning Objectives
1. Health and welfare of the workforce
Explain how to protect the health and welfare of the workforce in the construction industry
2. First aid and emergency procedures
Explain how to manage first aid and emergency procedures for a construction site
3. Hazardous substances
Explain how to identify and handle hazardous substances associated with working on a construction site
4. Asbestos
Outline the risks to health posed by asbestos, and the basic legal requirements to manage those risks
5. Dust and fumes
Outline how to control exposure to dust and fumes (respiratory hazards) for workers on a construction site
6. Noise and vibration
Explain how to control exposure to noise and vibration for construction workers
7. Manual handling
Outline how to properly undertake manual handling activities when lifting loads
Module 3 | General Safety
Key Learning Objectives
1. Site set up and security
Identify factors to be considered when setting up a construction site
2. Fire prevention and control
Identify the main fire hazard risks and identify basic requirements for fire safety on site
3. Electricity
Identify the dangers of electricity and good working practices for working on or near to live electrical circuits and with electrical tools and equipment
4. Plant and work equipment
State the importance of control and the management of plant, transport and work equipment on site
5. Lifting operations and lifting equipment
Identify the basic requirements for safe lifting operations, equipment and accessories and the steps required to ensure safety
Module 4 | High Risk Activities
Key Learning Objectives
1. Working at height
Describe the key principles for working safely at height
2. Excavations
Outline the main hazards and control considerations for excavation work
3. Underground and overhead services
Describe how to locate, identify and plan for work near underground and overhead services
4. Confined spaces
Describe the main hazards and safety considerations for working in a confined space
5. Temporary works
Describe the main duties of temporary work supervisors
Module 5 | Environmental Awareness & Waste Control
Key Learning Objectives
1. Environmental awareness
State your role in environmental awareness on site
2. Pollution
State your role in preventing pollution
3. Waste materials
Explain how environmental damage can occur from improper management of waste materials
4. Nuisance
Explain your part in reducing nuisance, noise, dust and light
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