by Goldcross | Dec 3, 2021 | CITB, Construction
SMSTS Course The Site Management Safety Training Scheme is commonly referred to as the SMSTS course and forms part of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Site Safety Plus suite of courses. The Site Safety Plus (SSP) suite of courses provide for key...
by Goldcross | Feb 16, 2021 | CITB, Construction, Training
While there are challenges ahead for the sector, which is set to grow by a quarter of million workers in the next four years, the construction industry will provide more opportunities for British workers, as the number of migrant workers falls, CITB’s annual Migration...
by Goldcross | Jan 22, 2021 | General, Training
There is growing evidence in business of the returns from investment in workplace safety and health. For example the International Social Security Association, estimates a 120 per cent dividend, and the ratio is even higher for return-to-work programmes for people...
by Goldcross | Jan 7, 2021 | General, Training
As we enter our third period of ‘lockdown’ we thought it might be useful to refresh your memories with regard to ‘remote learning’ after all most schools are now delivering it. When the Coronavirus pandemic first hit the country back in March...
by Goldcross | Dec 14, 2020 | CITB, Construction
Site Safety Plus certificate expiry During the COVID-19 crisis, CITB provided a grace period for delegates whose SMSTS/SSSTS achievement had expired after 15 March 2020. The last updated grace period allowed delegates who were unable to access a refresher course...
by Goldcross | Sep 26, 2020 | Construction, General, Training
With more than 3,500 builders dying each year from cancers related to their work and with thousands more cases of ill-health and working days lost, the HSE is launching its latest construction health initiative. HSE safety inspectors will be targeting construction...
