Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Recert

This course is for those who will carry out the duties of a Controller of Site Safety (COSS), set up Safe Systems of Work for a group whilst on or near the line.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the Lifesaving Rules.
• Know the roles and responsibilities of a COSS.
• Be able to check the competencies track safety cards via Sentinel.
• Understand the importance of and demonstrate a good COSS briefing.
• Identify their location and access information about the site.
• State, understand and demonstrate the Safe System of Work planning process.
• Correctly appoint Lookouts/Site Wardens.
• Demonstrate use of the sighting distance chart and how this can be attained.
• Understand and demonstrate a good level of both written and verbal communications.
• Understand the process and demonstrate ability to take and hand back line blockages.
• Understand and state the process when working within a possession.
• Understand and state the process for working in a sidings.
• How to manage an incident and the role of the RIO.
• Understand the LCV process and how to complete a VMF.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE?

• Must hold the required medical level.
• PTS must be held and is renewed as part of the course so the minimum log book requirement must be met.
• Have a good level of literacy.

DURATION

5 days (OLP/CRP is an additional day).

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I PASS THE COURSE?

Your track safety card will be updated to include both the PTS recertification and (Probationary) COSS. You must complete the mentoring requirements and pass a workplace assessment within 4 months. You must be accompanied at all times by a full COSS holder until this is completed. An interim assessment (between 9 and 15 months after the post mentoring assessment) must also be completed.

ASSOCIATED COURSES

COSS OLP/COSS CRP/OLEC1/PC/SWL

Maximum Numbers 8
Initial Cost – £568.18 (6 Days in total) Plus Sentinel Fees of £24.50
Recert – £433.76 (4 Days in total) Plus Sentinel Fees of £24.50