Overview
The CITB Health & Safety Awareness 1 day course also referred to as the CSCS Course is designed for individuals entering or already working in the construction and civil engineering sector. This training program, part of the Site Safety Plus initiative offers participants an overview and practical insights, into health, safety and well being practices for both employees and the wider community. It addresses roles and responsibilities as appropriate steps to take in case someones health and safety is at risk.
Individuals under 18 years old must obtain written permission, from a parent or guardian in order to attend the course.
Objectives
At the end of the Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness course successful candidates will understand: –
- Why they carry out their identified duties
- What exactly is expected of them in their role?
- How they should contribute to the health and safety in the workplace
Agenda
The CITB Health & Safety Awareness course will cover the following: –
- The need to prevent accidents
- Understanding health and safety law
- Identifying how each worker’s role fits into the control and management of the site
- Understanding the need for risk assessments and method statements
- Appreciating the need to work safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure
- The obligation to report unsafe acts to prevent an accident
Duration : 1 Day
Assessment
Course assessment will consist of a multiple choice test of 25 questions, of which 3 are safety critical. Delegates are required to achieve the pass rate of 80% (20 out of 25) and MUST get all 3 safety critical questions correct.
Who Should Attend?
This one day course can be for those who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry
Suggested Progression
Delegates may choose to progress to either the SSSTS or SMSTS course depending on job role.
Prerequisites
A good understanding of spoken and written English will be necessary in order to attend and
