CSCS test & cards for employee health & safety

CSCS is the acronym of Construction Skill Certification Scheme. CSCS card was established to help the construction industry. It improves the quality of the work and reduces accidents. The demand for this card increased day by day because of contractors’ occupational competence. Depending upon your work type, qualification, level of experience etc you can select a right type of card. Construction skill certification scheme shows your skill and knowledge in the field of construction. At present Government introduced a rule as every worker have to compulsorily be part of the construction skill certification scheme because awareness of accidents and precautionary measures reduce the level of accidents and improve the quality of work.

The objective of CSCS Test (construction skill certification scheme) is to analyze the knowledge of the workers in the area of safety and wellness and also helps the workers to improve the productivity in work sites. Computer based tests are conducted which is either touch screen based. A person applying for above mentioned card has to pass safeness and health test and also prove the competence in a proper manner. To showcase your awareness in safety and health and also the competency in your job, the best option is CSCS card.

The application form of the CSCS card has two sections. Applicants have to enter their personal detail such as name, occupation, date of birth etc., and also a copy of your photo has to be attached. In the next part, form must be filled in front of your present employer or main employer and in the succeeding part it specifies that out of the last three years you have to be one year on site. You have to pass a test if you have to be an efficient person in your discipline. There is an expiry date for this card. If it gets expired a warning is displayed on the screen.

The card size is that of a credit card and feature is that card contains your photograph and a distinct identification number. It helps you to identify with your unique identification number when you are going to your work site. Every worker must take that card and keep the card always with you when you are in work site. It enables the employees to showcase their skills in their respective field. CSCS Cards improve the customer satisfaction because employees are well aware of the safety measures thereby boosting the quality of work.