PMSTS 5 DAY

ConstructionSkills Site Safety Plus

Plant Manager Safety Training Scheme (PMSTS)

XA6P – 01.03.10

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1. Introduction

This course is designed for plant managers, plant instructors, plant inspectors, workshop

managers, project managers, agents and persons who are, or who are about to be,

responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering staff,

groups of staff and workforce.

The course covers all the relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe

working in the construction plant industry, civil engineering industry and building

industry. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation

of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and

safety culture among the workforce.

2. Aims and objectives of the five-day course

To help plant managers, instructors, agents and supervisors to:

• manage health and safety on site, training areas and workshop areas in

accordance with legal provisions, and within the context of their management or

supervisory roles

• develop an understanding of responsibilities and accountability for site health,

safety and welfare, and

• recognise that safe sites, training areas and workshops are efficient, economical

and productive.

At the end of the period of training, Delegates will be aware of, and able to:

• implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation that affect them

during their daily work

• implement new guidance and industry best practice

• state their duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the

environment.