Is SSSTS a Black Hat?
Yes, the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is sometimes referred to as black hat training, because supervisors and forepersons generally wear black hard hats on construction sites.
The term “black hat” is commonly associated with construction site supervisors, while the training itself is designed to provide supervisors with the knowledge needed to manage health and safety effectively.
Why Are Supervisors Associated With Black Hats?
Hard hat colours can vary between construction sites and companies, so there’s no universal rule requiring supervisors to wear black. However, black hard hats have traditionally been associated with supervisory positions on many UK construction sites.
This has led to the informal term “black hat” being used to describe supervisors and forepersons. Consequently, training aimed specifically at site supervisors is sometimes referred to as black hat training.
What Does SSSTS Training Cover?
The Site Supervision course is designed for people who have, or are about to take on, supervisory responsibilities. The course focuses on helping supervisors understand their legal duties and responsibilities for health and safety.
Topics covered include relevant legislation, risk assessments, control measures, effective communication, and the role supervisors play in maintaining safe working practices. The training provides practical knowledge for managing safety at supervisory level.
Who Should Take the Training?
The course is aimed primarily at construction site supervisors, forepersons, chargehands, and individuals who are moving into a supervisory role. It can be particularly useful for experienced tradespeople who are taking on greater responsibility for other workers.
Having appropriate safety training helps supervisors understand how to identify hazards, communicate site requirements, and ensure workers follow safe systems of work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSSTS a Black Hat?
Yes, the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme is sometimes informally called black hat training because supervisors and forepersons generally wear black hard hats on construction sites. The term comes from the traditional association between black hard hats and supervisory roles in the construction industry.
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