30-Day Health & Safety Improvement Plan for Small Construction Sites

Running a small construction site safely doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right training, tools, and structure, you can raise safety standards, reduce accidents, and make sure every worker holds the right construction accreditations — all in just 30 days.

This 30-day health and safety improvement plan is designed for small site managers, supervisors, and operatives looking to improve compliance with CITB approved courses, CSCS card training, and construction certification.

Week 1: Assess & Prepare

Start by assessing your site’s current safety standards. Check site safety training, signage, welfare facilities, PPE, and worker qualifications. Confirm that all operatives have valid CSCS cards and up-to-date construction health and safety courses.

Encourage all operatives to complete the Safe2Site Online CSCS Green Card Course — a fully online CITB approved course providing the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification needed to apply for a CSCS Green Card.

Important: Safe2Site Online does not include the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Test. COSAC’s Free CSCS Green Card Mock Test helps learners revise Safe2Site Online course content but does not prepare you for the CITB HS&E Test. Learners should use official revision materials directly from CITB to prepare for the test.

If you want a complete package including the Safe2Site course, CITB HS&E Test, and CSCS Green Card application, choose Safe2Site Premium – The Full CSCS Green Card Package.

Week 2: Train Your Supervisors

Once operatives are trained, focus on your supervisors. Strong leadership ensures your site maintains high safety standards.

• Enrol supervisors in Safe2Site Supervision Training — a fully online CITB approved course and an effective alternative to the SSSTS Supervisor Course.
• For career progression, consider a building site manager course or site manager course online to enhance leadership skills and professional construction certification.
• Review supervisor training regularly to stay aligned with CITB approved training providers and construction accreditations requirements.

Week 3: Refresh & Reinforce

This week focuses on embedding safety practices:

• Toolbox talks: Conduct daily short sessions covering key topics from construction health and safety courses such as PPE use, hazard spotting, and near-miss reporting.
• Visual reminders: Keep site safety training materials and signage up-to-date and visible across the site.
• Mental health & wellbeing: Promote resilience and reduce stress by enrolling workers in Resilience Builder: Online Mental Health Course.
• Regular refreshers help maintain knowledge and reinforce a culture of safety.
  
  

Week 4: Evaluate & Plan

The final week is about measuring progress and sustaining improvements:

• Audit training records: Ensure all staff have completed Safe2Site Online or other CITB approved courses.
• Update documentation: Log qualifications, CSCS card training, and CITB HS&E Test results.
• Plan next steps: Identify staff ready for site supervisor training or building site manager courses.
  
  

By following this 30-day plan, small construction sites can improve safety culture, compliance, and confidence, all while meeting CITB and CSCS standards.

Why Choose COSAC?

COSAC is a trusted CITB approved training provider, offering fully online construction health and safety courses suitable for small sites.

Key offerings include:

Safe2Site Online for CSCS Green Card – Level 1 Health & Safety course

Safe2Site Premium – Complete CSCS Green Card Package – course, CITB HS&E Test, and card application

Safe2Site Supervision Training – modern site supervisor course

Resilience Builder: Online Mental Health Course – support wellbeing on site

All courses are flexible, fully online, and CITB approved for recognition across UK construction sites.

Explore all available courses here and read more insights on COSAC News.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the difference between Safe2Site Online and Safe2Site Premium?

• Safe2Site Online: Provides the Level 1 Health and Safety course needed for a CSCS Green Card, but does not include the CITB HS&E Test or card application.
• Safe2Site Premium: Includes the course, the CITB HS&E Test, and CSCS Green Card application — a full all-in-one solution.
  
  

2. Do I need the CITB HS&E Test to get a CSCS Card?

Yes. Passing the test is required alongside a recognised training course (like Safe2Site) to apply for a CSCS Card.

3. How can I prepare for the CITB HS&E Test?

COSAC’s Free CSCS Green Card Mock Test helps learners revise Safe2Site Online course content but does not prepare for the actual CITB HS&E Test. Learners should use official revision materials from CITB.

4. Is Safe2Site accepted across UK construction sites?

Yes. Safe2Site is a CITB approved course, fully accepted for CSCS Green Card applications.

5. Where can I find all available construction safety and certification courses?

Visit COSAC Courses to access the full range of CITB approved courses, site safety training, and construction certification programmes.

Start your 30-day safety improvement today.

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