Page 1 of 22 Site Safety Plus Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Course appendix C 1. Introduction...2 2. Aims and objectives...2 3. Entry requirements...2 4. Assessment...2 5. Delegate numbers...3 6. Course duration and attendance...3 7. Progression...3 8. Course publications and materials...3 9. Notes to training providers...3 10. Suggested timetable...4 11. End of course examination rules...21 12. Tutor requirements...22 13. List of abbreviations...22
Page 2 of 22 1. Introduction This twocday course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities. It provides supervisors with an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, as well as their legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities. It will highlight the requirement to promote health and safety to supervise effectively. This course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all supervisors working on Build UK sites. 2. Aims and objectives 2.1. Aims To ensure that all those given supervisory responsibilities understand: why they are carrying out their identified duties what is expected of them how they contribute to the safety of the workplace. 2.2. Objectives At the end of the course delegates will be able to: understand the problems of the industry understand how health and safety law is structured, and how it applies to supervisors identify how their supervisory role fits in with the management structure in controlling the site safely carry out risk assessments and understand the need for method statements carry out effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings monitor site activities effectively understand the importance of timely intervention when bad practice is identified. 3. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements: however, delegates should hold or be about to hold the role of a supervisor. 4. Assessment Assessment will be by multiplecchoice questions at the end of the course. Delegates are also expected to be interactive during the course.
Page 3 of 22 5. Delegate numbers The maximum number of delegates per course will be 20. The recommended minimum number of delegates per course is 6. 6. Course duration and attendance This course runs over two days. Delegates are required to attend both days to be eligible for certification. Delegates must attend the days in order and, where not on consecutive days, must complete the course within two weeks. Delegates unable to attend both days due to extenuating circumstances (e.g. certificated sickness) will need to enrol onto a new course in order to maintain continuity of learning outcomes and attend both days again. Delegates who do not complete the two full days and pass the end of course examination will not be issued with a certificate. 7. Progression The natural progression from this course would be the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). 8. Course publications and materials Site Supervision Simplified GE 706 Mandatory. Tool Box Talks GT 700 Mandatory. (For inchouse courses, own company tool box talk materials may be used.) Shattered Lives DVD 070 Mandatory tutor copy to be shown on day two. 9. Notes to training providers Not all sections of GE 706 have been included in the suggested timetable. 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. Where inchouse tool box talks are used, the content must be submitted to CITB for approval prior to course delivery. Homework between day one and day two is recommended for revision for the final examination. Toolbox talk, risk assessment, method statement and the presentation exercise are intended to provide delegates with the opportunity of demonstrating their communication skills in front of an audience. Where there are presentations to be made by delegates, the programme should be adjusted to allow sufficient time, including time for tutor feedback. The examination paper number will be notified when the course booking is accepted by Cskills Awards.
Page 4 of 22 10. Suggested timetable 08.30 1. Course administration Registration and domestics in accordance with venue requirements. 08.45 2. Course introduction 2.1 Aims and objectives Introduce GE 706 Site Supervision Simplified. To understand:! the problems of the industry: accident record, itinerant workforce! how the supervisory role fits in within the site management structure! how to use GE 706 chapter checklists as part of their daily duties. GE 706 intro 2.2 The role of the supervisor Exercise: pairs of delegates produce a short list of the things a supervisor does on site. Exercise conclusion to include the following supervisory key functions:! leading by example! communicating the safety message! ensuring the safety and welfare of people on site! inputting ideas in to risk assessment and controls! undertaking inspections! maintaining records. GE 706 intro 10.30 3. Health and safety law 3.1 Health and safety law Main areas of law:! criminal! civil. Explanation of:! acts! regulations! approved codes of practice! guidance HSE/Industry. GE 706 Chapter 01
Page 5 of 22 3.2 Health and Safety at Work Act Sections 2 to 4 and 6 to 9. HASWA 3.3 Health and safety enforcement Criminal law, court powers (fines and/or custodial sentences). Power of inspectors. Improvement and prohibition notices. 11.15 4. Safe systems of work Definition of a hazard: anything with the potential to cause harm, associated with:! articles! substances! plant or machines! working environment! other aspects of work organisation. 4.1 Hazard identification Hazards: four main groups: 1. Physical:! slips, trips and falls! fire! tools, machines and equipment! electricity! noise. 2. Biological:! micro^organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi)! insects (mites, parasites)! human and animal waste! sharps (needles, scalpels). 3. Chemical:! liquids (paints, solvents, oil, etc)! dusts and fibres! gases and vapours. 4. Ergonomic. GE 706 Chapter 01 GE 706 Chapter 04
Page 6 of 22 4.2 Risk assessment Definition of risk: the likelihood of a hazard causing harm and the nature and extent of the resulting harm. HSE Five Steps to Risk Assessment 1. Identify the hazards: something with the potential to cause harm: physical chemical biological ergonomic. 2. Establish who can be harmed and how: groups and individuals: employees visitors member of the public lone workers young people. 3. Evaluate the risks: consider control measures already in place. Are we doing enough to prevent harm? Do we need to do more? What is the: likelihood? severity? 4. Record your findings: Recording required only if you employ five or more employees. Significant findings (hazards and conclusions). Suitable and sufficient. 5. Review and revise. Ensure it remains valid and effective. Must consider changes to workplace, people, equipment, systems, etc. Hierarchy of risk controls. Controlling risks by: elimination/substitution reduction/control at source isolation (barriers/removal). GE 706 Chapter 04
Page 7 of 22 containment (engineering controls) procedures, systems and training personal protective equipment (PPE) adoption of a safe method. 4.3 Method statement What is it? How can it be communicated? Contents. Critical elements:! Who, what, why, where, when, how? 4.4 Principles of prevention Avoid risks. Evaluate risks which cannot be avoided. Combat risks at source. Adapt work to the individual. Adapt to technical progress. Replace dangerous with non^dangerous. Coherent prevention policy. Collective measures. Appropriate instruction. 4.5 Special considerations What categories of persons are deemed as special cases when preparing risk assessments? e.g. young persons. What are the considerations? e.g. enhanced supervision. GE 706 Chapter 04 GE 706 Chapter 04 GE 706 Chapter 04
Page 8 of 22 12.00 5. Health and safety management 5.1 Safety policies HSG65 Successful Health and Safety Management Main elements:! policy, organising, planning and implementing, measuring performance! review and audit. Health and safety policy why?! Allows top management to demonstrate commitment.! Sets aims and objectives on how health and safety will be managed.! Legal requirement (Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974). Contents of a health and safety policy:! statement of intent: aims and objectivesb resources! organisation: responsibilities! arrangements: systems and procedures. 5.2 Measuring performance Measuring performance against:! company objectives/kpis, HSE statistics. How we measure:! visual inspections/audits! testing workforce understanding! observing tasks being performed. Measurement records:! training records! CSCS/CPCS card audits! injuries, near^misses, ill health! induction records. 5.3 Permit systems What is the purpose of a permit system? How does a permit system control work? How can work be monitored and measured using permit systems? HSG65 GE 706 Chapter 03 GE 706 Chapter 03 GE 706 Chapter 04
Page 10 of 22 6.3 Respiratory risks Health risks and respiratory diseases! Exposure limits.! Prevention measures plus RPE selection and common failings. Silica dust! Silicosis is a growing problem (500 per year die).! Common hazard: drilling, mixing, sanding, cutting and sweeping up.! Prevention: substitute, use extraction and wet cut, and always RPE. Asbestos Types:! White: chrysotile.! Brown: amosite.! Blue: crocidolite. Properties:! Excellent insulator, easy to use, fire protection. Applications:! Asbestos cement: Sheeting, walls and roofs.! Asbestos lagging: Pipes, boilers, lofts.! Sprayed: structural steelwork, boilers, roofs.! Asbestos insulation board (AIB): Walls, partitions, ceiling tiles. GE 706 Chapter 12 6.4 Drugs and alcohol Problems associated with drugs and alcohol in a high risk industry. Depressants. Increased risk? As a supervisor, what action would you take if you know someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol GE 706 Chapter 08
Page 11 of 22 6.5 Dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis. Sensitising dermatitis. 6.6 Asthma Occupational asthma can be contracted through breathing in dusts, fumes, or solvents, irritation in the airways making it difficult to breathe, chronic health defects. 6.7 Health monitoring Health monitoring can be a very simple check by operatives themselves or more detailed monitoring by a competent person. Health monitoring/surveillance is required by law. MCG Occupational Health Strategy and toolbox talks. 14.45 7. Fire prevention/control and other emergencies 7.1 Regulatory Reform (Fire Order) 2006 7.2 Fire Prevention (Fire Plan) Anatomy of fire:! Fuel: something to burn.! Heat: to ignite the fuel.! Oxygen: to sustain the fire. Types of fire:! A Freely burning solids, e.g. wood.! B Flammable liquids, e.g. petrol.! C Flammable gases, e.g. propane.! D Flammable metals, e.g. magnesium.! F Cooking oils and fats.! Electrical fires are not classified. Risk assessment. Responsible persons. All workplaces must have a fire prevention strategy and fire plan. Management of highly flammable liquids, gases and explosive atmospheres. GE 706 Chapter 08 GE 706 Chapter 12 GE 706 Chapter 06, 08 GE 706 Chapter 17 GE 706 Chapter 17 GE 706 Chapter 17
Page 12 of 22 Causes of fires:! Arson, faulty electrics, misuse of equipment, careless handling, incorrect fuel storage, articles too close to heat source. Sources of ignition:! Welfare and cooking appliances, electrical appliances and electrical distribution systems, smokers and potential arson, hot works, chemicals, space heaters and temporary lighting, static electricity, friction. 7.3 Fire fighting Every workplace must have means of raising the alarm. Means of communicating the content of the fire plan. Means for fighting the fire. Safe means of escape. GE 706 Chapter 17 7.4 Raising the alarm and escape What options are available for raising the alarm on a construction site? What makes a means of escape suitable? GE 706 Chapter 09,17 7.5 Other emergencies Emergencies associated with client s undertaking e.g. chemical spill or bomb warning. GE 706 Chapters 09, 14 and 26 15.30 8. Hazardous substances (COSHH) COSHH: Five principles:! The assessment of health risk.! The control of exposure.! Monitoring of employees exposure.! Health surveillance.! Information, instruction and training Hierarchy of COSHH assessment:! eliminate! substitute! local exhaust ventilation system! screening off GE 706 Chapter 14
Page 13 of 22! reduce number of personnel! reduce time of exposure! PPE. COSHH symbols:! toxic or very toxic! harmful! corrosive! irritant. Harmful substances:! Mineral oils (diesel):! dermatitis! oil acne! cancer.! Chemicals (alkalis and chromates):! dermatitis! chrome ulceration.! Cement and lime! chronic dermatitis.! Solvents and degreasers! dissolve natural oils! attack by bacteria. Protecting the worker:! Use control measures.! Use protective clothing and equipment:! must be in good condition and cleaned regularly! overalls, gloves, hardhats, goggles/glasses.! Use barrier cream:! proper application, limited protection.! Use welfare facilities:! personal hygiene, soap and water.
Page 14 of 22 16.00 9. Group exercise Risk assessment & method statements 16.45 10. Presentation skills Delivering effective toolbox talks Conduct a simple case study to demonstrate the principals and content involved in the development of method statements associated with site^specific risk assessment. Preparation:! Think about what preparation is required before the talk.! Consider effective training aids you could use to enhance the talk. Reason for giving the talk:! Target all on site who would benefit from the training.! Get the attention of operatives as quickly as possible, be enthusiastic and give a reason that will personally affect the audience.! Enhance your intentionb make the audience more attentive by telling a dramatic story related to the subject.! Formalise your talk by delivering in stages.! Decide on the key points that you wish to talk about. Delivery of the talk: your attitude is important, so apply the following to your teaching technique:! Be positive: know your subject.! Be firm: get the message acrossb don t get side^tracked.! Be confident: look at peopleb involve them in a two^way conversation.! Be serious: health and safety is a serious subject so your overall approach should be professional and serious. Questioning technique:! Ask the question.! Pause to give people time to think.! Nominate who you want to answer.! Confirm by further nomination.
Page 15 of 22 Conclusion:! Allow yourself time to read through the relevant talk and decide which points are relevant for the operatives at your workplace.! A good beginning and a good end are important.! Confirm by question and answer technique.! Don t assume that you have all the knowledge on the subject.! Don t be tempted to read all the information from the talk choose stages which are relevant to your site. 17.30 End of day one. Set homework/ night reading (optional).
Page 16 of 22 Day Two Time Subject Syllabus References 08.30 11. CDM 11.1 Notification Arrangements of the Regulations, parts 1 to 5 Notification. 11.2 Duty holders Role of the client. Role of the designer. Principal designer Role of the contractor. Role of the principal contractor. 11.3 Competence Competence relating to the duty holder roles. CDM GE 706 Chapter 02 Construction^Skills industry guidance for each duty holder: CDM 07/01 to 07/05 inclusive GE 706 Chapter 02 11.4 Part 4 Part 4: Duties relating to health and safety on construction sites:! Applies to all construction sites.! Duties on every contractor and every other person who controls construction work. CDM Regs: Part 4 11.5 Welfare Summarise requirements of Schedule 2 regarding welfare arrangements. GE 706 Chapter 08 10.00 12. Working at height Work at Height Regulations:! definitions! organisation and planning. Hierarchy of control. Avoidance of risk. Risk assessment. Hazards. Work equipment selection. GE 706 Chapter 22
Page 17 of 22 Work equipment requirements:! guard^rails, toe^boards, barriers! working platforms! scaffold! mobile towers! ladders! stepladders! soft landing systems, nets, airbags etc. Competence. 11.30 13. Personal protective equipment Definition of PPE. Maintenance. Compatibility. Suitability. Information, instruction and training. Explain importance of provision of a demonstrable method of recognising supervisors on site e.g. distinctive coloured helmet or vest. 12.00 14. Manual handling Definition of manual handling? Manual handling operations regulations:! avoid manual handling! assess operations. Manual handling assessment:! task! individual! load! environment. Information and training. GE 706 Chapter 10 GE 706 Chapter 14
Page 19 of 22 Visual messages! lead by example! first impressions. 65% visual, 25% auditory, 10% kinaesthetic. Repeat positive visual messages! verbal and non^verbal communication! 7% words! 38% tonality! 55% body language.! trance states! alpha sleep! automatic pilot! time v risk. 16.2 Intervention skills Don t walk by / consequences. Reasons: social, moral, legal. Worker engagement and involvement. Be aware of personal drivers along with worker s personal drivers: how this affects others. Positive/confident attitude be firm, be confident, be serious. Discipline. 15.00 17. Intervention skills exercise Group flipchart work on typical/common instances on site and the thought process behind persuading individuals to think about the potential consequences when not acted upon. 15.45 18. Examination Multiple^choice question paper. Question paper as allocated
Page 21 of 22 11. End of course examination rules 11.1. Exam details The examination paper is compulsory and consists of 25 multipleechoice questions selected by Cskills Awards. It forms the basis of assessment as to whether or not a delegate has successfully achieved a satisfactory level of understanding to be awarded the Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) certificate. The examination lasts for 30 minutes and must be completed within this time. Delegates are permitted to use GE 706 Site Safety Simplified publication for the last ten minutes of the examination period. The examination pass mark is 72%. 11.2. Re6sits procedure Where a delegate has achieved 64% 68% in the examination, the delegate may reesit the multipleechoice examination by attending another course on the final day. 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 reesit the examination within 90 days of the last day previously attended. A charge may be made to the delegatex 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 this should be agreed in advance. Should the delegate fail the reesit, they will be required to take the full SSSTS course again, or will be offered an alternative course which is considered to match the delegate s level of knowledge and understanding.
Page 22 of 22 12. Tutor requirements In addition to the minimum tutor requirements referenced in the Scheme Rules, tutors must have attended and achieved this course and hold a current certificate (or a current SMSTS certificate) as well as 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 ALARP CDM COSHH CPCS CSCS HAVS HSE IIT KPI PPE RIDDOR RPE SSSTS VWF As Low As Reasonably Practicable Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Construction Plant Competence Scheme Construction Skills Certification Scheme Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Health and Safety Executive Information, Instruction and Training Key Performance Indicator Personal Protective Equipment Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations Respiratory Protective Equipment Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme Vibration White Finger