Description
The SMSTS is the industry-standard CITB Site Safety Plus qualification for site managers, project managers and those responsible for planning, organising and managing health and safety on construction sites. Endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers, this five-day course covers all relevant health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation. Certification is valid for five years and must be renewed with an SMSTS Refresher before expiry.
Objectives
Candidates will develop the knowledge and skills to manage health and safety on site in line with current legislation, understand their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and CDM Regulations, and develop a broader understanding of accountability for site health, safety and welfare.
Course Contents
Health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations, risk assessment and control measures, health and safety management systems, managing site hazards including electricity, excavations, working at height, scaffolding and confined spaces, communication and maintaining a positive safety culture. Assessment includes group exercises, a trainer review and a written multiple-choice examination.
This course is intended for project managers, site managers and supervisors as well as proprietors of small to medium sized companies. Client-based personnel would also benefit from attending the course. Possession of this qualification is listed in the Approved Code of Practice for the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations as a demonstration of competence in the role of site manager.