The ECITB has launched the eighth version of the CCNSG Safety Passport course, which covers new fire extinguisher updates as well as equality in the workplace and mental health
A new version of the Client Contractor National Safety Group’s (CCNSG) Safety Passport course will enable workers across the engineering construction industry to boost their awareness of the latest health and safety practices.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has worked with employers and training providers to launch the eighth edition of the course.
For the last 30 years, the CCNSG Safety Passport has been a nationally recognised safety card for the UK engineering construction industry.
Since its introduction in 1993, the CCNSG Safety Passport has coincided with a steady drop in annual worker fatalities and over 1.2m cards have been issued.
The two-day training course covers:
- The causes of accidents and incidents at work and the behaviours that could lead to these
- Communication, competence and positive safety cultures
- Health and safety legislation, regulations and procedures
- Safe use of tools and equipment in different working environments
- Safe systems of work, safe working practices and safe solutions to problems and emergencies
- Personal site safety responsibilities.
Delegates will gain new insights through discussion, face-to-face training and shared experience, followed by a knowledge test.
The programme is industry-led through the CCNSG Committee, which comprises representatives from across the industry.
Emma McMullen, managing director at GSS Training, said: “Our company has delivered CCNSG Safety Passport training since the scheme began in 1993. The course was written by the industry, for the industry. It is the only safety course that provides such a deep understanding of safety specifically for the engineering construction industry.
“The course is interactive and engaging; it challenges perspectives on safety and promotes a safety-first attitude. I am positive that this increases the safety of workers and the sites that they work on.”
The new Safety Passport focuses on wellbeing, safety and sustainability
Updated course content covers new fire extinguisher updates, isolation procedures and testing for stored energy, alongside greater emphasis on equality in the workplace and mental health issues.
There is a more modern presentation style within the course and an emphasis in the tutor notes to facilitate in-depth discussions on specific critical topics.
Steve Franklin, head of Products at the ECITB said: “The programme has evolved over three decades to ensure it moves with the times. This latest version of the course teaches the health and safety elements that employers have told us are important. Things like working at height and confined spaces, vibrating equipment, hazardous substances and the dangers of asbestos and radiation, as well as site traffic and the different types of signs and warnings.”
A one-day refresher is also available for those who want to keep up to date
Steve explained: “As well as the changes to course content during this time, we also introduced different processes for renewal. Before their passport expires, individuals can now sit an online test at an invigilated test centre or attend a one-day refresher (the CCNSG Renewal Course).”
Emma added: “Learners who are on site frequently may feel that they have retained their health and safety knowledge through regular inductions, toolbox talks and other parts of their safe system. For these delegates, the option to sit the online test at the test centre to renew their card is ideal.”
You can learn more about the CCNSG Safety Passport here.
