SSSTS

Who Needs to Take a SSSTS Course?

If you are taking on a supervisory role on a construction site you will need to be trained in Health and Safety. The importance of proper training, as offered through the SSSTS courses, cannot be stressed enough. Every year thousands of construction workers are severely injured on site, and in 2010-2011 there were fifty deaths according to the Health and Safety Executive. Due to these high numbers it is necessary to show that you comply with the law and do everything you can to run a site with minimal risks to your employees.

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The SSSTS training course if offered to those who are in supervisory roles in the construction industry. This could include site supervisor and managers, as everyone in those roles has to follow the law and be aware of the steps that need to be followed to reduce the dangers to their employees and the public. Attending an accredited course this is also a good option to take if you are looking for a promotion.

What You Will Learn

Over a two day course you will be taught the importance of risk assessments and how to implement any control measures you create on site. One important topic that is covered is the importance of communicating, it is vital that you are able to discuss risks, and communicate policies, procedures and safe methods of work to your employees. Another part of the course will is focused on the importance and skills needed to monitor your control measures that have been determined through risk assessments.

You will also be taught how to identify problems in the construction industry and how to understand and monitor work proactively and reactively. As well as risk assessments you will learn about how important method statements are in the industry and learn all the skills you need to induct new employees onto the site.

Key points that will be looked at include the Health and Safety Acts and the Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice and guidance notes. You will also be taught about the legal system regarding health and safety and the types of accidents which commonly occur in the construction industry. When you look at risk assessments you will be considering the different types of jobs that would require such assessments being created such as working in confined spaces and working with electricity.

The Ideal Course for First Time Managers

The two day SSSTS is the perfect course to choose. It will help you succeed as a manager and reduce the risks associated with the construction industry. After you have completed the course you will be awarded with a SSSTS Card. This can be kept and shown to future employees and anyone who needs to see that you are qualified to help in the construction industry with an emphasis on health and safety.

The SSSTS is a two day course designed for anyone in a supervisory role in the construction industry. Improve your skills and achieve a qualification that can further your career.