CITB: Site Operating Procedures, COVID eCourses & more

Despite recent promising developments with vaccines, COVID-19 continues to have a huge impact on our lives. With this in mind, this week’s CITB update includes the latest site operating procedures, an update on the COVID eCourse 'Setting up and operating a safe construction site', and more information about HS&E Tests across England, Scotland and Wales.

Site Operating Procedures

Following the CLC update of Site Operating Procedures (v7) last week, CITB have updated their supporting COVID-19 Site Safety Checklists and Forms to assist construction employers. The resources will ensure that those who are permitted and able to return to work have a clear understanding of how they can apply the new Site operating procedures in practice.

COVID eCourse Update

Over 10,000 people have already taken CITB's FREE COVID-19 H&S course since its launch at the end of October 2020. Since then the country has entered its third lockdown and CITB have made updates to the course on a regular basis to ensure it remains relevant, including the most recent SOP guidance (v7) from the CLC.

HS&E Tests

There have been updates to the provision of HS&E Testing across all three nations. Testing remains in place in England and has resumed again in Wales, but in Scotland, updated government guidance has meant CITB have ceased delivery of testing. Ensure you check CITB's Urgent Messages page for the latest information before trying to book.