Citb Health and Safety Awareness – New Test

Mandatory entry requirements from CITB

• Good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area
• You will need to provide a valid ID for the course, such as a copy of your passport or driving licence.
• For Weekend courses “Employers should be aware that there is a legal requirement that anything required by employees in the interests of health and safety should be provided free of charge.  This means that health and safety training should be provided in company time.  This section of the Health and Safety at Work Act is covered on the syllabus of the course and can cause friction if employees are not receiving payment for attending the session”

• What is health and safety awareness?
  • This document outlines your individual and employer’s responsibilities, as well as what you can do if you feel someone’s health and safety is in danger.
• What are the 3 main factors that influence health and safety?
  • World Health Organization definitions define human factors as “environmental, organizational, and job factors, as well as human and individual characteristics that affect work behavior in a way that affects health and safety.”
• What is citb health and safety?
  • Construction workers can demonstrate their safety skills by passing the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. Additionally, it gives them peace of mind knowing that their colleagues are as safe on the site and will not put them at risk.
• Is citb the same as cscs?
  • Due to the relationship between the two bodies, you may hear CSCS cards referred to as CITB cards. There is no difference! In order to get a CSCS card, applicants must complete the necessary qualifications for the role.
• How do i get a cscs green card?
  • To get a CSCS Green Card you must complete the Health and Safety Awareness qualification. This used to mean you had to attend class room training for a full day. Now the Online Green Card Course allows you to complete the training from your computer in half the time. Once completed it is valid for a full 5 years.