NPORS Construction Site Safety Supervisor (SSSTS) (S029)

By the end of the course the learner will have an understanding of:

● Health & Safety Legislation and specific regulations

● Explain the requirements of occupational health and safety management system and outline how to develop and maintain health and safety management system

● Develop risk assessments and method statements to ensure a safe place of work

● Describe how to complete statutory inspections, carry out safety checks and monitoring of construction sites for compliance

● Describe accident reporting (including relevant legislation), specific injuries and ill health that may occur in the construction industry

● Highlight how proactive leadership and engaging with workforce can aid with protecting employees in the construction industry

● Explain the emergency procedures and first aid requirements for a construction site and how to actively manage them

● Discuss how to identify and handle hazardous substances associated with working on construction sites

● Outline the risks asbestos pose to health and the basic legal requirements to manage the risks

● Explore steps to be taken to ensure health and welfare of workers in the construction industry

● Outline the main factors to be introduced when controlling worker exposure from dust and fumes on a construction site

● Explain how to control exposure to noise and vibration risks for construction workers

● Outline how to properly undertake work tasks when manually lifting and moving loads

● Identify issues and influences that must be considered when setting up a construction site

● Identify the dangers of electricity and safe working practises for working on or near to live electrical circuits with electrical tools and equipment

● Explain the factors required to ensure the control and management of construction plant, associated transport and general work equipment on construction sites

● Identify the basic requirements for safe lifting operations on construction sites, the lifting equipment and lifting accessories required and the main key points that are required to ensure safety

● Discuss the main requirements for working safely at height

● Describe the hazards and appropriate control measures that must be introduced for excavation tasks

● How to locate, identify and plan for work near overhead services and underground services

● Identify the main fire hazards and identify basic requirements for fire safety on site

● Highlight the main hazards and associated risks when carrying out work in confined spaces

● Describe the role and main duties of temporary work supervisors

● Describe the role of construction site safety supervisor regarding awareness of environmental issues on site

● Discuss the role of construction site safety supervisor in pollution prevention

● Explain environmental damage and how this can occur from improper management or the mixing of waste materials

● Explain what construction site safety supervisors can do to help reduce the nuisance dust and noise emitted from construction sites and processes