This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed
for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities.
The course covers all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe
working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It is
delivered interactively including group and individual activities. It
highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of
the necessary control measures, and adequate communication to sustain a health
and safety culture among the workforce.
The Aim of the course is to help site supervisors to supervise health and safety
on site in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of
their role. They should develop an understanding of responsibility and
accountability for site health, safety and welfare of workers on site and be
able to recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and
environmentally friendly.
At the start of each course, delegates will be provided with their own copy of
the mandatory publications: (Construction site supervision and Toolbox talks)
The course is broken down into 5 learning areas
Legal and management
Health and welfare
General safety
High risk activities
Environment