how to train people safety

1. THE SAFE SYSTEM OF
TRAINING
Cadet Training Centre
Frimley Park

2. Aim
• Safe System of Training
• Application of the Safe System of
Training

3. The Safe System of Training (SST)
• Safe Person
• Safe Equipment
• Safe Practice
• Safe Place

4. The Cadet Safe System of Training (SST)
(Cadet Training Ranges 2016, Page 1-2)
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW Act)
and the Corporate Manslaughter Act places a duty of
care on the MoD to conduct training in such a way as
to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that
persons whether in the MoD or not are not exposed to
risks to their health and safety.
• Training with Cadet WS and pyrotechnics is regulated
by a formally recognised and endorsed Safe System.
• When this system is in place it allows training, whilst
reducing the associated risks to: As Low As
Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
• This is entirely in line with the HSW Act.

5. The Safe System of Training (SST)
Safe Person:
•Trained
•Competent
•Qualified
•Experienced
•Mature

6. The Cadet Safe System of Training (SST)
Safe Persons
(Cadet Training Ranges 2016, Page 1-2 )
• Cadet Range Qualifications are awarded by SASC
Officers on behalf of Hd of Cbt who is the Army
Competent Advisor (ACA) and inspectorate.
• CFAVs are properly qualified or authorised
and competent.
• Exercising Cadets/CFAVs have the competency to
be able to handle, operate and fire weapons and
ammunition.
• Exercising Cadets/CFAVs have the necessary
experience to meet the demands of the training.

7. The Safe System of Training (SST)
Safe Equipment:
•Maintained (with supporting
documentation)
•Appropriate to the activity
•Used correctly
•Operated by trained individuals

8. The Cadet Safe System of Training (SST)
Safe Equipment
(Cadet Training Ranges 2016, Page 1-2/3 )
• All WS, ancillaries, ammunition and
pyrotechnics are tested and certified as
being Safe and Suitable for Service.
• For new weapons, initial training is given to
qualified cadet SAAI by SASC, who then
cascade to their units.

9. The Safe System of Training (SST)
Safe Place:
•Military Training Area/RFCA property
- Site specific risk assessment
- Local Standing Orders / Range Standing
Orders
•Private Land
- Site specific risk assessment
- Country Code etc.

10. The Cadet Safe System of Training (SST)
Safe Place
(Cadet Training Ranges 2016, Page 1-3 )
• All MoD Ranges and Training Areas are properly prescribed,
clearly marked and to the design and safety criteria given in
JSP 403.
• The Range Administering Unit (RAU) have risk assessments in
place.
• The necessary medical cover, equipment and emergency
procedures are understood and in place.
• Correct implementation of By-Laws.
• Guidance is given to unfamiliar users.
• Local Range Orders take precedent over Cadet Training
Ranges, but cannot be less safe.
• The Conducting Officer is responsible for maintaining the
“safe place”.

11. Activities should:
• Be authorised
• Be planned and prepared for in advance of the activity
• Where applicable, have been subject to the necessary Risk
Assessment process.
• Be covered by sufficient numbers of qualified (in date) and
competent instructors
• Have sufficient 1st
Aid Cover for the type of activity
• Be supported with up to date Nominal Rolls, NOK, Consent
forms, Medical forms etc.
• Be supported, where applicable, with well maintained
equipment, which is suitable for use by cadets and CFAVs.

12. The Safe System of Training (SST)
Safe Practice:
•Conducted in accordance with drills
and instruction
•Individuals follow correct procedures
•Adequate training and supervision
•Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
and special clothing is provided if
required

13. The Cadet Safe System of Training (SST)
Safe Practice
(Cadet Training Ranges 2016, Page 1-3/4 )
• Cadet Training Ranges 2016 prescribes the rules and
regulations for training with Cadet WS and pyrotechnics.
• Cadet Training Ranges 2016 and the appropriate GSP,
stipulate the standards and qualifying periods that show that
Cadets or CFAVs are able to take part in or conduct training.
Criteria is as follows:
• Formally Trained by a competent SAAI.
• Formally Tested by a competent SAAI.
• Training Progression in accordance with the GSP.
• Practical Understanding, has been suitably briefed.
• Only authorised live firing practices.
• Hd of Cbt has directed that there is to be a formal accident
investigation process to prevent re occurrence. (More Later)

14. Applying the Safe System of Training to
the assessment of risk
• Risk management is a fundamental and
statutory requirement for the safe
management of any activity.
• If all elements of the SST are in place,
no risk assessment is required.
• If all elements of the SST are not in
place then there is a need for a Risk
Assessment to identify the significant
risks arising from the activity.

15. Summary
• Safe Person
• Safe Equipment
• Safe Practice
• Safe Place

16. Questions?