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Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)

This one day interactive course has been developed for site supervisors/managers with the aim of providing candidates with an introduction to environmental issues on construction sites.

Overview

It is designed to meet the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain are required to prove to major contractors, and covers the environmental aspects of the new HS&E touch screen test. The course will bring the candidates environmental and sustainability knowledge up to date by giving a thorough overview of the subject, relevant legislation and industry best practice.

It will enable them to identify, control and minimise the environmental impacts of their work and where possible identify environmental improvement opportunities.

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.

Achieving Behavioural Change (ABC)

This course is for you if you’re required to adopt behavioural change relating to site safety in a construction setting.

Overview

It provides you with an understanding of how attitude, behaviour, communication and worker engagement, at all levels, can help prevent the chances of accidents occurring.

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

  • the basic legal duties of employers and employees
  • define hazards, risks and control measures
  • list possible causes of accidents
  • understand the link between attitude and behaviour
  • understand the costs of poor safety performance
  • understand the benefits of good safety performance
  • put ABC into practice using the STAARR and TASK card
  • successfully complete the course assessment

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.

Director’s Role for Health and Safety (DRHS)

This one-day interactive course has been designed for company directors with the aim of recognising the human and financial implications of health and safety legislation non-compliance.

Overview

The course will provide a summary of how to promote a positive organisational culture for health and safety. Workshop exercises throughout the day will give delegates the opportunity to discuss their thoughts about health and safety and their responsibilities in an open forum.

This course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all senior managers and company directors.

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

  • recognise the moral, economic and legal costs/implications of decisions made in the boardroom that make their business liable
  • understand the importance of strategic management of risks
  • appreciate the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively
  • understand the importance of competent duty holders cooperating, communicating and coordinating health and safety throughout the whole project
  • recognise the need to appoint competent health and safety assistance and the limitations of such an appointment
  • identify the basic tools for introducing a proactive health and safety culture into their organisation

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.

Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)

This Site Safety Plus course is for you if you’re considering, or already, working within the construction and civil engineering industry.

Overview

This course highlights potential hazards when working on site and provides practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues safe. It covers your individual and employer’s responsibilities, including what you can do if you think anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.

This course provides health and safety awareness and is endorsed by Build UK as standard training for all operatives on site.

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

  • the need to prevent accidents
  • health and safety law
  • how your role fits into the control and management of the site
  • risk assessments and method statements
  • performing safely and asking for advice
  • how to report unsafe acts to prevent an accident

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS and SMSTS-R)

There are two courses that are part of Site Safety Plus specifically for site managers:

  1. Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
  2. Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R)

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

This course is for you if you’re considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager.

Overview

It covers all relevant legislation affecting safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture within the workforce.

This course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.

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

  • implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation affecting your daily work
  • implement new guidance and industry best practice
  • state your duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS and SSSTS-R)

There are two courses specifically for site supervisors:

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS-R)

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

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

Overview

It 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.

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

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.

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