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Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

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5 days
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Course description

The course covers health, safety and environmental legislation which affects 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.

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Suitability - Who should attend?

The SMSTS course is designed for site managers or aspiring site managers with the responsibility for managing, monitoring, implementing and reporting in a construction environment.

There are no formal entry requirements, however, delegates should hold- or be about to hold- the role of site manager.  Previous health and safety knowledge is recommended. 

Those without previous health and safety management experience are recommended to sit the two-day SSSTS course.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Delegates taking the SMSTS course should be able to achieve all the learning outcomes listed below by the end of the course:

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

Training Course Content

On successful completion of this course, delegates should be able to:

  • Manage and implement health, safety and environmental aspects on site, in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their management role.

  • Implement new guidance and industry best practice.

  • Develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety, welfare and the environment.

  • Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.

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 and the Construction Site Management Delegate Workbook (XA6) for the last 15 minutes of the exam.

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