This Site Safety Plus course is for you if you’re considering, or already, working within the construction and civil engineering industry.
This course is for those who are considering, or already, working within the construction and civil engineering industry. The course will provide you with health and safety knowledge when working on site to keep yourself and others safe and the importance of reporting unsafe acts to prevent accidents from happening
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The primary aim of CITB is to ensure that construction workers have the appropriate skills today. Looking forward, they also plan to equip the workforce for the future with three strategic priorities: careers; standards and qualifications; and training and development. CITB offer a range of training courses. Not only that, they’ve developed the standards that training courses must meet.
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Who is this CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) Course suitable for?
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CITB Health & Safety Awareness is aimed at anyone working as an employee, supervisor, and managers. 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.
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CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) Training Course Programme
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This course covers the following topics:
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The need to prevent accidents
Health & 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
More information about the Course
Duration
The duration of the CITB Health & Safety Awareness course is 1 day of training with a lunch break.
Certification
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.
Assessment
There is a multiple-choice test of 25 questions assessment at the end of the course, with results provided immediately.
Prerequisites
A good understanding of spoken and written English will be necessary in order to attend and complete the course successfully.