December 18, 2017 5:32 pm
Published by sctg
Temporary Works is a particular source of risk on site, both from a safety and commercial point of view. Following a series of collapses in the 1970’s, the Bragg report and subsequently BS 5975 were produced, to assist designers and users of temporary works. The industry still recognises today, along with the HSE, the risks associated with temporary works with the competency of the designer being a key point of concern Correct design, co-ordination and execution of temporary works is essential to the overall requirement of any project to be completed in accordance with safety, time and budget, health and environmental constraints. Temporary Works design is different from design of permanent works in several respects, including: Importance of understanding... Read more
December 18, 2017 5:28 pm
Published by sctg
Temporary Works is a particular source of risk on site, both from a safety and commercial point of view. Following a series of collapses in the 1970’s, the Bragg report and subsequently BS 5975 were produced, to assist designers and users of temporary works. The industry still recognises today, along with the HSE, the risks associated with temporary works with the competency of the designer being a key point of concern. Correct design, co-ordination and execution of temporary works is essential to the overall requirement of any project to be completed in accordance with safety, time and budget, health and environmental constraints. Temporary Works design is different from design of permanent works in several respects, including: Importance of understanding... Read more
December 18, 2017 4:03 pm
Published by sctg
A half day course designed for those who use manual handling activities as part of their working roles. The course provides delegates with an understanding and awareness of safe techniques to use when lifting and moving objects of varying size and weight, avoiding injury to themselves and others.
October 5, 2017 6:54 pm
Published by sctg
Renewing Certificates 5.1 From 4 September 2017, if you are an existing Scottish Street Works card holder, rather than simply renewing the registration of your qualifications to obtain a new Street Works card when it expires (as you do currently), you will have to be reassessed in the qualifications which you held originally. For example, if you are renewing old style operative qualifications in Reinstatement of construction layers in hot-lay and cold-lay bituminous materials, you must be reassessed in certificates LA, O1, O5 and O6 (i.e. units 1, 2, 6 and 7 under the old system). N.B. Renewal of Supervisor qualifications will also have to be by reassessment in the relevant new certificates. Other than the requirement for reassessment, the... Read more
September 21, 2017 2:43 pm
Published by Ryan Legge
INDUSTRY APPROVED NON-LICENCABLEWORK WITH ASBESTOS INCLUDING NNLW The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 10 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees. Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 10, Paragraph 128 – 131 specifies the training that is required for those working with non-licensed asbestos containing materials as defined by CAR 2012 Reg 3(2). This is also further stated in the Health and Safety Guidance Document HSG 210 – Essentials Task Manual, Third Edition. Course Objective: To provide the delegate with the theoretical and practical skills to undertake non-licensed works with ACM’s. Persons requiring this... Read more
September 21, 2017 12:42 pm
Published by Ryan Legge
Safe Working Practices Around Construction Plant Equipment This course is for anyone working with construction plant machinery who needs to be aware of the dangers of operating in close proximity to other vehicles/obstructions. Candidates will learn about excavation awareness and traffic/vehicle movements on site. Course content Theoretical knowledge of excavator movements Quick hitch best practice Spoil characteristics Underground and overground services New Roads and Street Works signing and guarding Working at height near excavations Safety signs and signals within vehicle movements Bankspersons’ roles and responsibilities according to legislation Codes of practice Manufacturer’s instructions/guidance. Teaching and assessment 2 days training using a series of practical classroom based activities. Qualifications you get CITB National Construction College certificate.
