Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
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 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 SSSTS course is endorsed by Build UK and exceeds the standard set by CITB for construction supervisors training.
This course is aimed to help site supervisors to:
- Supervise health and safety on site in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their role
- Develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety and welfare of workers on site
- Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.
Course Contents
Delegates taking the SSSTS course should be able to achieve all the learning outcomes listed below by the end of the course.
Module 1
- Health and safety law
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
- Health and safety management systems
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Statutory inspections and checks
- Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health
- Leadership and worker engagement
Module 2
- Health and welfare of the workforce
- First aid and emergency procedures
- Hazardous substances
- Asbestos
- Dust and fumes
- Noise and vibration
- Manual handling
Module 3
- Site set up and security
- Fire prevention and control
- Electricity
- Plant and work equipment
- Lifting operations and lifting equipment
Module 4
- Working at height
- Excavations
- Underground and overhead services
- Confined spaces
- Temporary works
Module 5
- Environmental awareness
- Pollution
- Waste materials
- Nuisance
Course Assessment
To successfully achieve the course, delegates must:
- Complete all 4 core exercises
- Pass the trainer review
- Pass the end of course examination – Pass mark is 80% (24 out of 30), 30 minutes duration
Download course overview
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Two Days -
Maximum of 20 people -
Training Academy -
CITB SSSTS Certificate -
Valid for 5 years












