CSTS 2020: the free construction safety orientation

Can you take it on your phone?

Yes. CSTS 2020 is mobile-friendly and works on most devices with internet access.

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What are the add-on modules?

Add-on modules cover job-specific topics, so employers can fit the training to their site. Most take under 15 minutes. Two take longer: Inclusive Dialogues (English) takes 2 hours, and Who is Responsible takes 2 to 4 hours. Each add-on module gives you its own certificate of completion.

Topics include:

• Basic Ladder Safety.

• Basic Scaffold Safety.

• Confined Space Awareness.

• Rigging, Hoists, and Cranes.

• Working At Height.

• Working Safely with Drywall.

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Which modules do you need?

Your employer decides which add-on modules you need for site access. Ask your employer before you start.

If you completed the older CSTS-09, ACSA does not require you to complete CSTS 2020. Employers set their own site access rules, so check with yours.

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How do you take it?

You take the course online through ACSA. You need an ACSA student account, which is free. Sign in to your MyLearning account to start.

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What should you do next?

Before your first day on site:

• Ask your employer which CSTS modules the site requires.

• Set up a free ACSA student account.

• Complete the CSTS training your employer requires for site access.

• Keep the certificate of completion for each add-on module.

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