Site Management Safety Training Scheme

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS 5 Days - Part of Site Safety Plus) The Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) is one of the most highly regarded construction courses available for site managers and supervisors. Many employers insist that all their site managers hold the certificate. This industry-recognised training course is ideal for companies who need to meet the ever-increasing demand for evidence of sound health and safety management on site. The Major Contractors Group are also now insisting on minimum certification levels for employees responsible for the supervision or management of groups of staff and workforce. Course Information The course covers all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. 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. The course lasts five days. During the course, candidates must pass core exercises. At the end of the training, they sit a multiple choice examination in order to qualify for the SMSTS certificate. Course Aims and Objectives: The course gives an understanding of delegates’ responsibilities and accountability for site safety, health and welfare, current health and safety legislation. The SMSTS course helps managers and supervisors to: Manage health and safety on site in accordance with current legal provisions, and within the context of their management and supervisory role. Develop an understanding of responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety and welfare. Recognise that a safe site is 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 which affects 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 Training Methods: Classroom tutorials with interactive case studies PowerPoint presentations Health and Safety publications to aid research Methods of assessment: Continuous assessment Individual and group assessed exercises End of course examination (multiple choice) Each candidate is provided with their own copies of: GE700 - Construction Site Safety - Health, Safety & Environment information XA6 - The Site Management Safety Training Scheme Course Notes