Health and safety in construction site supervision

This training standard is held by:

• BALI's ROLO (Register of Land Based Operatives) Supervision Course
• Equipe Site Supervision of Geotechnical Sites
• NPORS Construction Site Safety Manager

Duration

Minimum 2 days of 6 learning hours per day

Purpose/ scope

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide site supervisors the opportunity to analyse, evaluate and explore principles and practices for supervising health and safety at work within the built environment.

Scope:

• Legal and management
• Role of the supervisor
• Health and welfare
• General safety
• High risk activities
• Environment

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• Supervision

Delegate pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• Award in education and training (or equivalent as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• successfully completed training to this standard
• Any standard specific training or membership
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience at site management level or above
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• classroom
• remote learning
• a blend of classroom and remote learning

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Where this training standard is assessed using a multiple choice questions, learners are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80 per cent

Quality assurance

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the third party’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related third party awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the third party awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required third party documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Renewal

Refresher every 5 years

Approval date

September 2020

Review cycle

On request or 3 year(s) from approval date

Learning outcomes

The delegate will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of health and safety legislation and the different legislative requirements that must be followed to ensure this is achieved
• Explain how the CDM Regulations are used to support health and safety on site
• Describe how to develop, maintain and monitor a health and safety management system
• Write and use risk assessments and method statements to ensure a safe working environment
• Outline how to complete statutory inspections and checks for a construction site
• Describe how to report accidents, injuries and ill health that may occur in the construction industry
• Explain how good leadership and worker engagement can aid with protecting the workforce
• Explain how to protect the health and welfare of the workforce in the construction industry
• Explain how to manage first aid and emergency procedures for a construction site
• Explain how to identify and handle hazardous substances associated with working on a construction site
• Outline the risks to health posed by asbestos, and the basic legal requirements to manage those risks
• Outline how to control exposure to dust and fumes (respiratory hazards) for workers on a construction site
• Explain how to control exposure to noise and vibration for construction workers
• Outline how to properly undertake manual handling activities when lifting loads
• Identify factors to be considered when setting up a construction site
• Identify the main fire hazard risks and identify basic requirements for fire safety on site
• Identify the dangers of electricity and good working practices for working on, or near to, live electrical circuits and with electrical tools and equipment
• State the importance of control and the management of plant, transport and work equipment on site
• Identify the basic requirements for safe lifting operations, equipment and accessories and the steps required to ensure safety
• Describe the key principles for working safely at height
• Outline the main hazards and control considerations for excavation work
• Describe how to locate, identify and plan for work near underground and overhead services
• Describe the main hazards and safety considerations for working in a confined space
• Describe the main duties of temporary works supervisors
• State their role in environmental awareness on site
• State their role in preventing pollution
• Explain how environmental damage can occur from improper management of waste materials
• Explain their part in reducing nuisance, noise, dust and light

Additional information about this standard

Health & Safety At Work Act (HASAWA) http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents  

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/51/contents/made  

Work at Height Regulations 
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/735/contents/made  

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2306/contents/made  

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2307/contents/made  

Guidance: 

Managing Health & Safety in Construction (L153) 
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l153.htm  

ACOP: 

LOLER Approved Code of Practice 
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm  

PUWER Approved Code of Practice 
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l22.htm  

Health & Safety Executive guidance documents: 

SG48: Reducing error and influencing behaviour