Site Safety Plus - Health & Safety Awareness

Duration: 1 Day

Max Delegates: 20

Certification

Upon successful completion, candidates will be provided with a Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a CITB Construction Skills Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness certificate.

Pre-Requisite Requirements

This is a one-day course. Delegates are required to complete the full course to be eligible for certification.

Please ensure that candidates arrive in good time for the start of the course. In the event that individuals arrive after the stated start time, they may be excluded from the event and the full fee will be charged.

Candidates attending this course must have sufficient command of English language both written and verbal to allow candidates to address the assessment requirements of the qualification. Please advise of any special needs i.e. Dyslexia in advance of the course

A copy of the Delegate Information Form will be issued to candidates during the course. Please ensure this is completed in full prior to the end of the course.

All delegates are required to show photographic identification to the trainer, such as a passport, driving license, or work ID. You will not be permitted to sit your exam without photographic proof of ID. If you have any queries on this, please contact us before your course.

Candidates are recommended to wear smart casual clothing. Candidates are asked to bring their National Insurance Number. Candidates may also wish to bring an assortment of their own pens, pencils and highlighters.

The trainer will conduct an exam. The exam time is 30 minutes. This is a closed book exam.

The pass mark is 83% (25 marks out of 30). If a delegate is unsuccessful in achieving this score, it results in a fail. The delegate may re-sit the multiple choice examination. Only one attempt of a resit is allowed and may take place on the same day or by attending another course within a 90 day period. If a delegate fails the resit, they must take the whole course again. Please be advised that any delegate scoring less than 60% (18 out of 30) will fail the final exam and must sit the whole course again.

Delegates are asked to bring their CSCS Card Number and their National Insurance Number. If you are a CITB levy payer please provide your 7 digit levy number.

Lunch is not provided on the course, however, complimentary tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch; welfare facilities are available. You will also be made aware of local food outlets on the day.

Overview

This one-day Health and safety awareness (HSA) course is designed to aid the understanding of potential hazards the construction worker may face on site. It provides a practical summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues. It identifies the delegate’s responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, outlines the employer’s duties and explains what should be done if the worker thinks that anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.

The course is an ideal foundation for those wishing to obtain an industry site card. It is also an alternative route to the QCF Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment for the CSCS Laborer Card. The 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 delegates 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.

 

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