Course description
This course brings the candidate's health and safety knowledge up to date, as well as giving them a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact in the workplace. The course provides an opportunity to revisit the wide range of topics from the original five-day SMSTS course.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The SMSTS Refresher course is intended for anyone who has previously passed the full SMSTS course.
The candidate must have already completed a full SMSTS course with certification.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The refresher course helps site managers to:
Improve awareness of recent developments in construction, legislation as well as health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Identify measures that will assist the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation and working practices.
Implement new guidance and industry best practice.
Consolidate their understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety, welfare and the environment.
All trainers who provide this course have appropriate experience and training qualifications, allowing them to explain the course content clearly and answer candidates’ questions knowledgably.
The course further gives an overview of the legislative measures in place to permit employees to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.
Training Course Content
Delegates taking the SMSTS refresher course will be briefed on the learning outcomes listed below:
Module One – Legal and Management
Health and Safety Law
Health and Safety Management Systems
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Inductions and Training
Effective Communication
Leadership and Worker Engagement
Inspection and Audit
Statutory Forms, Notices and Registers
Accident Prevention, Control, Reporting and Investigation
Module Two – Health and Welfare
Management of Health including Stress and Mental Health
Welfare Facilities
Drugs and Alcohol
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health such as Lead & Asbestos
Dust and Fumes
Noise
Vibration
Manual Handling
Module Three – General Safety
Site Organisation
Fire Prevention and Control, and Dangerous Substances
Electrical Safety
Temporary Works
Work Equipment Mobile, Lifting and Hand-held Tools
Mobile Workforce and Driver Safety
Module 4 – High Risk Activities
Work at Height Regulations & Common Access Equipment
Excavations
Underground and Overhead Services
Confined Spaces
Course delivery details
The course is delivered by one of our fully qualified tutors, who use a variety of theoretical input, including group exercises, discussions and interactive PowerPoint.
Examination: Attainment of the learning outcomes will be assessed by an examination which consists of 25 questions under exam conditions and which lasts 35 minutes. Delegates are permitted to use the Construction Site Safety – The Comprehensive Guide (GE700) publication for the last 15 minutes of the exam.
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