SSSTS Induction Training & Young Workers

Question 1

Who must receive a site induction on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Every person before they start work on site for the first time, including workers, visitors, managers and delivery drivers

Answer

Every person who arrives on site must receive an induction before they start work or enter the working areas. This includes workers, subcontractors, managers, visitors and delivery drivers — anyone who may be exposed to site hazards.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a site induction?

Accepted Answer

To give every person the specific health and safety information they need to be safe on that particular site before they start work

Answer

The site induction provides site-specific health and safety information: emergency procedures, site rules, significant hazards and their controls, welfare facilities, PPE requirements and reporting lines. It is the foundation for safe working on that particular project.

Question 3

How long should a site induction typically take?

Accepted Answer

As long as necessary to cover all significant hazards and safety arrangements — typically 30-60 minutes depending on site complexity

Answer

There is no fixed duration for induction. It should cover all significant hazards and site arrangements thoroughly. On a complex site with many hazards, this may take 60 minutes or more. Rushing the induction to save time defeats its purpose.

Question 4

What records must be kept of site inductions?

Accepted Answer

A record of the date, content covered, and signatures of all persons who attended

Answer

Records of site inductions must include: the date, the content covered, the name of the person who delivered the induction, and the signed acknowledgements of all attendees. These records demonstrate compliance and may be needed in incident investigations.

Question 5

What specific additional requirements apply when inducting young workers (under 18) under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment specific to young workers must be completed before they start work, accounting for their inexperience and immaturity, and parents/guardians informed for school-age workers

Answer

A specific risk assessment for young workers must be completed before they start work, addressing their inexperience, immaturity and lack of knowledge of existing risks. For school-age workers (under 16), a parent or guardian must be informed before they start work.

SSSTS Practice Test

SSSTS Practice Test

SSSTS Induction Training & Young Workers