Site Safety Plus - Health & Safety Awareness

Duration: 1 Day

Max Delegates: 20

Certification

Upon successful completion, candidates will be provided with a Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a CITB Construction Skills Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness certificate.

Pre-Requisite Requirements

Candidates attending this course must have sufficient command of English language both written and verbal to allow candidates to address the assessment requirements of the qualification. Please advise of any special needs i.e. Dyslexia in advance of the course.

Candidates must attend and successfully complete the full course in order to receive a Site Safety Plus certificate. The certificate will be forwarded within 6 weeks.

All candidates are required to bring photographic identification to the course. The acceptable forms of ID include: passport, UK photo card driving licence, non UK Driving licence, work ID (must refer to the delegates present employer), EU Country ID card, CITB Scheme card (CSCS, CPCS, CISRS), student ID card (showing a photograph of the delegate, as well as year of study (e.g. 2023/2024 or expiration date and name of the institution of study), Citizen card, Proof of age card (Cards issued nationally in the UK by VALIDATE UK, bearing the PASS hologram and a photograph of the delegate), Young Scouts Card or British Armed Forces Card/Veteran card.

Please be advised that none of these forms of ID can be anymore than 6 months out of date. You will not be permitted to sit your exam without photographic proof of ID. If you have any queries on this, please contact us before your course.

Please ensure that candidates arrive in good time for the start of the course. In the event that individuals arrive after the stated start time, they may be excluded from the event and the full fee will be charged.

Candidates are recommended to wear smart casual clothing. Candidates are asked to bring their National Insurance Number. Candidates may also wish to bring an assortment of their own pens, pencils and highlighters.

Lunch is not provided on the course, however, complimentary tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch; welfare facilities are available. You will also be made aware of local food outlets on the day.

If you are a CITB levy payer please provide your 7 digit levy number.

Overview

This one-day Health and safety awareness (HSA) course is designed to aid the understanding of potential hazards the construction worker may face on site. It provides a practical summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues. It identifies the delegate’s responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, outlines the employer’s duties and explains what should be done if the worker thinks that anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.

The course is an ideal foundation for those wishing to obtain an industry site card. It is also an alternative route to the QCF Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment for the CSCS Laborer Card. The course provides health and safety awareness and is endorsed by Build UK as standard training for all operatives on site.

At the end of the course delegates will have an understanding of: