2-Hour Site Safety Plan (SST-301)
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN AWARENESS-LEVEL TRAINING ONLY and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training Card.
Description
The 2-Hour Site Safety Plan course is a specialized training program designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement effective site safety plans in the construction industry. This course emphasizes the importance of comprehensive safety plans to ensure the well-being of workers on construction sites.
Participants will learn about the key elements of a site safety plan, including hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, emergency procedures, and communication protocols. The training highlights regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and the importance of engaging workers and stakeholders in the planning process.
Key Topics Covered
- Understanding the Importance of Site Safety Plans: Recognize the value of well-developed safety plans for worker safety and project success.
- Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements: Learn about relevant regulations and guidelines for site safety planning.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Develop skills to identify site hazards, conduct risk assessments, and analyze risks.
- Control Measures and Mitigation Strategies: Understand strategies to minimize or eliminate workplace hazards.
- Structure and Components of a Site Safety Plan: Learn the essential components, including emergency procedures, communication protocols, and hazard controls.
- Incorporating Safety Standards and Best Practices: Integrate safety standards, guidelines, and industry best practices into safety plans.
- Worker Engagement and Communication: Foster worker participation and establish effective communication channels for safety information.
- Plan Review and Updates: Recognize the importance of regularly reviewing and updating safety plans to adapt to changing conditions and requirements.
Course Format
- Language: English, Spanish
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Course Code: SST-301
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of site safety plans in ensuring worker safety and compliance.
- Gain knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines for site safety planning.
- Develop skills to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Learn the structure and essential components of a comprehensive site safety plan.
- Incorporate safety standards and best practices into site-specific plans.
- Engage workers in the safety planning process and establish effective communication protocols.
- Recognize the importance of regularly reviewing and updating safety plans to adapt to evolving project conditions.
Requirements
- In order to continue to operate in the City of New York, the designated construction worker is required to complete a minimum number of hours of approved site safety training and to carry site safety identification cards as proof of completion of the training (As per New York City Local Law 196 of 2017 also known as ‘LL196’ or ‘Local Law’). This course provides two hours towards the satisfaction of that requirement.
Features
- CEUs: 0.2
- CEU Requirements: 100% attendance for the course.
- Completion of IACET Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercises
- As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
- Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form
Target audiences
- Individuals applying for a Supervisor Site Safety Training Card.