Construction Contractor
If you are a contractor in the construction industry then it is your duty to provide health and safety training for your workforce. All workers have to be provided with enough information and training to ensure that they understand their roles and how to carry their work in the correct manner. They also need to know how to contribute to a safe site and minimise risks through their own actions and behaviour.
Compulsory Induction Training
The training you have to give includes full health and safety inductions to anyone that is new or sub-contracting to help you on the project. The site induction may be provided by the principle contractor, but if not it is your duty to perform this task. You will also need to decide on site rules and make sure the workers are aware of them and how to follow them while performing their duties. You will need to go through emergency procedures and identify the risks and how to prevent accidents and ill health through the creation, monitoring and reviewing of risk assessments.
Do You Know How to Manage Health & Safety?
In order to perform these tasks health and safety training courses are required. It is necessary to know the laws, your responsibilities and the best methods and practices to comply with legislation. One of the best courses to consider is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) which is accredited by the CITB. This is a five day training course that will give you all of the information you need to complete your duties fully.
The SMSTS course is also suitable for business owners, site supervisors and managers. On the five day course you will go through many topics including the CDM, site set ups, risk assessments, method statements and many more. If you have other people in roles of responsibility it is possible to take the training in your own workplace which can save you money and ensure that the health and safety of your site is well managed even if you are absent.
Use these tips to prevent accidents in the workplace. If you want to avoid legal problems and the guilt that comes with not providing a safe working environment for your workers consider health and safety training.