The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is the skills and standards body for the UK’s construction sector.
All construction companies that employ workers need to be registered with the CITB and, if they earn above a certain threshold they will need to pay a levy to the organisation that supports it to deliver and develop training for those in the sector.
This probably sounds all well and good for those who work within the construction sector, but what are the benefits to you, as a client, of selecting a scaffolding company that is registered with the CITB?
We believe there are several benefits that show up for our clients as a result of our CITB registration:
- Well-trained scaffolders
- Safety conscious team
- Awareness of the latest tools and techniques
- A well-supported team
Well-trained scaffolders
The CITB provides funding to help companies like ours ensure that everyone on our team is trained appropriately and is able to keep their qualifications, skills and knowledge up to date.
This means that when you see a firm is CITB-registered, you can rest assured that the scaffolders who will be working on its projects are trained to the highest standards and up to date with the latest safety regulations.
It may also mean that the firm will be using new tools or techniques that have been found to support the safety or efficiency of their work.
Safety conscious team
When working at height, safety is paramount. Figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) show that falls from height are still the leading cause of workplace fatality in the UK.
CITB registration ensures that everyone on our team regularly updates their training around safety on site to minimise the risks of accidents. This means they also learn about the latest best practice in this regard, helping to keep everyone safer during your project.
Awareness of the latest tools and techniques
The CITB’s own research has highlighted that demand for people with skills in the construction industry is growing faster than the number of people entering the industry, while the sector is not always as productive as it could be.
By choosing a CITB-registered company, you will know that their workforce is not only skilled, but also being trained to use the latest tools and techniques to make their work as efficient as possible.
This doesn’t only apply to scaffolders, but it is important in our part of the industry because our work is often the precursor to a construction project being able to get started.
A well-supported team
We know that people do their best work when they feel as though they are well supported. By working with the CITB to deliver training to our team, we are investing in their future and they are therefore more invested in both us as a company and the clients we serve.
At KMS Scaffolding, we pride ourselves on the quality of the service we deliver across all of our projects and that is only possible because we have an engaged and well-trained team working for us.
