NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)

Issued by NCCER

This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Minimize risks of jobsite hazards • Use tools safely • Define requirements for confined space work • Properly utilize traffic control devices • Understand the risks of electrical work • Don fall-protection equipment • Safely use ladders and scaffolds • Describe hazards related to steel erection • Recognize heavy equipment site hazards • Identify precautions for concrete/masonry work • Demonstrate proper lifting …see more skills below.

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Earning Criteria

…skills continued… • Identify regulatory requirements • Recognize hazards and unsafe conditions • Identify factors that contribute to incidents • Conduct a JSA and pre-task planning • Conduct safety inspections, audits, and observations • Use a risk assessment matrix • Deliver safety meetings and toolbox/tailgate safety talks • Complete hot-work permits • Conduct incident investigations and interviews • Explain how to manage safety and health records • Describe OSHA’s on-site inspection process
Completed training through an NCCER Accredited training organization. Successfully demonstrated to an NCCER-certified instructor and/or evaluator the performance task requirements for this level. Successfully completed the course modules and passed the knowledge based examinations.
The NCCER course completions can be validated at www.nccer.org by searching the individuals NCCER card number. Each individual who completes an NCCER course also receives a card number associated with their record. This search is free and can verify the completions earned.