Site Safety Plus. Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS-R) Course appendix D

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1 Site Safety Plus Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS-R) Course appendix D 1. Introduction 2. Aims and objectives 3. Entry requirements 4. Assessment 5. Delegate numbers 6. Course duration and attendance 7. Course progression 8. Course publications 9. Note to training providers 10. Suggested timetable 11. End of course examination rules 12. Tutor requirements 13. List of abbreviations

2 1. Introduction The refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the two day Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course and can provide proof of successful attendance. It aims to bring health and safety knowledge up to date, as well as giving a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact in the workplace. The course includes a wide range of topics which have been affected by the changes to procedures built upon the material in the original course. 2. Aims and objectives 2.1. Aims Ensure delegates are aware of: current trends within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) direction of enforcement. recent developments in construction, legislation and health and safety, welfare and environmental issues. measures that will assist the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation and working practices Objectives At the end of the period of training, delegates will be aware of and be able to implement: all updated health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affect their role as a supervisor. new guidance and industry best practice affected by changes. their duties and responsibilities with regard to health, safety, welfare and the environment. 3. Entry requirements The refresher course is only for delegates who have previously passed the two day Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course and can provide proof of successful attendance. If a delegate cannot provide a copy of their certificate, it may be possible to receive confirmation via your Cskills Awards customer co-ordinator on Your customer co-ordinator will require delegate information such as registration number, date of birth or national insurance number in order to locate the appropriate record. If an individual cannot be located on the system and no evidence of their certificate can be found, they will have to attend the full Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course. Failure to attend the refresher course prior to the expiry of an existing certificate will require the delegate to re-enter the scheme by completing the full Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course if they wish to remain in the scheme. 4. Assessment The method of assessment will be multiple-choice questions at the end of the course.

3 5. Delegate numbers The recommended maximum number of delegates per course is 20. The recommended minimum number of delegates per course is Course duration and attendance The course will be delivered in one day consisting of 7.5 hours of training including a measurement of learning outcomes and practical measured element. Delegates are required to attend for the full duration of the day. 7. Course progression A natural progression from this course would be to attend the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or attend the Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) which is aimed at supervisor level. 8. Course publications Site Supervision Simplified GE 706 Mandatory Tool Box Talks GT 700 For in-house courses own company tool box talk materials may be used 9. Notes to training providers Not all sections of GE706 have been included in the suggested programme. Training providers may adjust the programme to meet delegate needs provided, so that the aims and objectives of the course are met. Copies of the proposed programme changes, if any, must be submitted prior to course delivery.

6 Time Subject Syllabus References Respiratory risks The problems not being managed and extent of lung disease not appreciated Silica and other common hazards Asbestos o Mesothelioma o Locations o Surveys o Types of asbestos chrysotile / amosite / crocidolite o Removal procedures GE 706 Chapter Drugs and Alcohol Policy Zero Tolerance o Associated problems o Depressants o Disciplinary GE 706 Chapter Stress Factors affecting o Workload o Personal o Social HSE Guidance (GE 700 B3) Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work Five steps: o Identify o Who at risk and how o Evaluate o Record o Review GE 706 Chapter 04

10 11. End of course examination rules Exam details The examination paper number will be notified when the course booking is accepted by Cskills Awards. The examination paper is compulsory and consists of 25 multiple-choice questions selected by Cskills Awards. It forms a basis of assessment as to whether or not a delegate has successfully achieved the renewal of the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) certificate. The examination lasts for 30 minutes and must be completed within this time. Delegates are permitted to use the Site Supervision Simplified (GE 706) publication for the last ten minutes of the examination period. The examination pass mark is 72% Re-sits procedure Obtained marks 64% - 68% Where a delegate has achieved 64% 68% in the examination, the delegate may re-sit the multiple-choice examination by attending another course on the final day and subsequent arrangements will be at the delegate s own expense. The training provider must make the arrangements with the delegate and ensure that the same examination paper is not used twice. The delegate must re-sit the examination within 90 days of the last day previously attended. A charge may be made to the delegate; however, this fee is left entirely to the discretion of the training provider. The training provider may also have additional costs to be recovered from the delegate and these should be agreed in advance Re-sits failing a second re-sit. Delegates are eligible for two re-sits only. Should the delegate fail for a second time, that person will need to attend a full Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course again.

11 12. Tutor requirements In additional to the minimum tutor requirements, for the courses listed above the tutors must have attended and achieved the course(s) they intend to deliver and hold a current certificate and ONE of the following qualifications: NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health NVQ/SVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety* A Health and Safety degree NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Part 2/ NEBOSH Units A, B, C & D DipSM Level 6 *Note: The Level 5 NVQ/SVQ in Occupational Health and Safety has replaced the Level 4 within the Qualifications and Credit Framework. Holders of the Level 4 qualification with a valid certificate will be accepted. 13. List of abbreviations CDM COSHH HSE PPE SEATS SSSTS SSSTS-R Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Health and Safety Executive Personal Protective Equipment Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme - Refresher

Site Safety Plus. Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R) Course appendix H

Site Safety Plus. Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R) Course appendix H Site Safety Plus Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R) Course appendix H 1. Introduction 2. Aims and objectives 3. Entry requirements 4. Assessment 5. Delegate numbers 6. Course duration