- Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including the increased risk of lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke.
- Be familiar with the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings and where appropriate items of plant.
- Know how to avoid the risks from asbestos by understanding.
- Where to obtain information on asbestos in premises prior to commencing work.
- What to do if suspicious materials are found.
- How to use appropriate workplace precautions, including the risk assessment process, or seek advice on workplace precautions, in respect of the risks of asbestos.
- Undertake work activities in a safe manner and without risk to themselves or others.
- Have an awareness of the key aspects of the asbestos regulations and how they fit into the broader context of health and safety legislation.
- Procedures to be followed when coming into unintentional contact with asbestos containing materials (ACMs) and an understanding of the appropriate emergency arrangements.
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Asbestos Awareness Asbestos awareness training is required to be given to employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos. In particular, it should be given to all demolition workers and those workers in the refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades. Asbestos awareness training is not training to work with any forms of asbestos. It is likely to form the first part of training for work with asbestos, but on its own it is does not meet the legal requirements laid down under Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR). The course objective is to provide an awareness and develop the knowledge amongst employees as regards the hazards and risks posed by asbestos containing materials (ACMs). The course further gives an overview of the legislative measures in place to permit employees to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities. Learning Objective On successful completion of this course, delegates should be able to: -
Course Overview This one-day seats course is suitable for staff with management or supervisory responsibilities. SEATS Course Overview This one day classroom based course will provide candidates with an introduction to environmental issues on construction sites. This course meets the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain is required to prove to major contractors. It also covers the environmental aspects of the CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test. SEATS Aims and Objectives The delegate will gain knowledge and understanding in:- what is meant by the term ‘environment’
- how to deal with archaeology and heritage on a construction project
- effective waste management
- pollution controls, and why the environment should be protected
- the use of environmental management systems
- why it is important to be a good neighbour and responsible contractor
- understand the need to protect the environment
- implement environmental management systems into the management of the site
- have an understanding of the impact archaeology and heritage can have on a site
- identify the principles of the good neighbour initiative
- appreciate the need to be a responsible contractor
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Course Overview
The two-day Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC) is designed to assist those on site who have responsibility for managing all forms of Temporary Works. This course is not a general awareness course, its main focus is teaching roles and responsibilities a Temporary Works Co-ordinator would have. The TWCTC course will cover the following topics:- the need for and duties of a TWC
- the other key roles involved in temporary works
- the use of BS 5975:2019 in relation to the role
- typical documents used in temporary works
- other legislation and guidance that interact with temporary works
- the importance of the 4Cs: communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competence
- the need for risk management.
- Successful candidates will receive a Site Safety Plus accredited certificate upon completion, this certificate is valid for 5 years.
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Course Overview
The two-day Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWCTC) is designed to assist those on site who have responsibility for managing all forms of Temporary Works. This course is not a general awareness course, its main focus is teaching roles and responsibilities a Temporary Works Co-ordinator would have. The TWCTC course will cover the following topics:- the need for and duties of a TWC
- the other key roles involved in temporary works
- the use of BS 5975:2019 in relation to the role
- typical documents used in temporary works
- other legislation and guidance that interact with temporary works
- the importance of the 4Cs: communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competence
- the need for risk management.
- Successful candidates will receive a Site Safety Plus accredited certificate upon completion, this certificate is valid for 5 years.
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This is a CITB Site Safety Plus course. It is designed for company directors, with the aim of recognising the human and financial implications of non-compliance with health & safety legislation. Who is the course for? The course is designed for company directors who wish to have a better understanding of their responsibilities with regard to health & safety legislation. Course content includes:- Accountability of Directors
- HASWA 74
- Turnbull Report
- Criminal Offences Act
- Corporate Homicide & Manslaughter Act
- Achieving Best Practice
- Managing Health & Safety
- Outlines of specific regulations
- CDM Regulations
- Putting people to work safely
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CITB – Health and Safety Awareness
Overview This course highlights potential hazards when working on site and provides practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues safe. It covers your individual and employer’s responsibilities, including what you can do if you think anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk. At the end of the course you 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
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Course Summary
- Location: Paisley
- 5 Day course (Consecutive days)
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SMSTS Refresher
This course is for you if you have previously passed the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course, or a subsequent refresher course. At the end of the course you will be able to:- implement all updated health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affects your management role
- implement new guidance and industry best practice
- fulfil your duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment
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SSSTS
Overview At the end of the course you will have an understanding of:- health and safety law and how it applies to supervisors
- your supervisory responsibilities in controlling site safely
- risk assessments and the need for method statements
- effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings monitoring site activities effectively
- timely intervention when bad practice is identified