CITB Site Safety Plus courses are designed to provide construction workers with a range of important safety skills and knowledge. They are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the construction industry, ensuring that workers are able to work safely and competently on construction sites. These courses are accredited by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and are highly regarded within the industry
CITB Site Safety Plus Training Courses
There are several Site Safety Plus courses available, each of which focuses on a specific area of safety.
Health and Safety Awareness
The Health and Safety Awareness course provides workers with an overview of key health and safety issues in construction, including working at height, manual handling, and fire safety. This course is ideal for those new to construction work, or for those looking to refresh their safety knowledge. This is also known as the CSCS Green Card Course, a great way to get on the ladder of the construction industry.
Site Safety Plus SSSTS
The Site Safety Plus SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme) is aimed at people who hold (or aspire to) the position of site supervisor. Supervisor roles require collaboration with others on site, this SSSTS Course identifies how working together with employers, employees and contractors to identify hazards and control risk, will minimise accidents and injuries across a construction site. This course highlights the supervisor’s roles to promote health, safety and welfare, and comply with UK Health & Safety Legislation.
Site Safety Plus SMSTS
The Site Safety Plus SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) course is aimed at those who hold management roles within construction, and provides a comprehensive overview of health and safety legislation and best practice. This course covers a range of topics including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, and working safely on construction sites. It is designed to equip managers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively manage health and safety on construction sites.
SSSTS and SMSTS Refresher Courses
We offer refresher courses for the SSSTS and SMSTS courses, the refreshers should be undertaken within 5 years of taking the initial full course. If your qualification lapses out of this timescale, then you will have to sit the full course again. Aside from the avoidance of additional cost, keeping the knowledge fresh in your mind is key to carrying out your duties.
What are our CITB courses like?
All our CITB Site Safety Plus courses are delivered by experienced trainers, who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the construction industry. The courses are designed to be interactive and engaging, and participants are encouraged to ask questions and share their own experiences. This approach helps to create a supportive learning environment and ensures that participants walk away from the course with a good understanding of the topics covered.
Who is our CITB Training for?
Our CITB Site Safety Plus courses are an excellent way for construction workers to develop their health and safety skills and knowledge. They are tailored to the needs of the industry and provide workers with an understanding of the legislation and best practice surrounding safety on construction sites. These courses are highly regarded within the construction industry and are an essential investment for anyone looking to work safely and competently on construction sites.
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