Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities.

Duration

2 days

Aims

To ensure that all those given supervisory responsibilities understand

* Why they are carrying out their identified duties
* What is expected of them
* To ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace

Content

* Introduction, GE706, SMSTS
* Health and Safety Law, Acts and Regulations, Codes of Practice, HSE and enforcement, Safety policies communication and consultation.
* Developing a Health and Safety Management System – Audit and reviews, proactive and reactive monitoring.
* Occupational Health, Noise, Dust and Vibration, Dermatitis, Asbestos, drugs and alcohol, health surveillance.
* Fire prevention, joint code of practice, managing risk, HFL’s and LPG’s, Extinguishers.
* Risk Assessment and Method Statements – terminology, controls, young persons.
* Hazardous Substances, COSHH, Asbestos, Lead.
* Group Exercise – Risk Assessment
* Group Presentations
* Construction (Design and Management) regulations, duty holders, control systems.
* Working at height – hierarchy of control, planning, selection of equipment. Assessment.
* Personal Protective Equipment – selection and use requirement of the regulations.
* Manual Handling – assessment, kinetic lifting.
* Accidents on site, First Aid Regulations Accident Reporting (RIDDOR 95)
* Waste and Environmental Management
* Toolbox Talks, Induction, Communication.
* Course examination and results.
* Review of course and dispersal.

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

* Understand the problems of the industry
* Have an understanding of 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
* Be able to monitor site activities effectively

Additional Information

* SSSTS certification is valid for 3 years
* CITB grants are available

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres. Call 0844 335 8882 or make an enquiry by clicking here.