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SMSTS Training (CITB) - Site Management Training

Introduction:

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 SMSTS course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for site managers, agents and persons who are, or are about to be, responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff.

Aims:
To help Site Managers to:

- Manage health and safety on site in accordance with current legal provisions, and within the context of their management
- Development an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety and welfare
- Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical and productive

Objectives:

At the end of the period of training, delegates will be aware of, and able to implement or state:

- All health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affects them during their daily work
- New guidance and industry best practice
- Their duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment

Learning Outcomes:

Module 1:
- Health and safety Law
- The health and safety at work ect Act
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
- Health and safety policies
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Induction and training
- Effective communication
- Leadership and worker engagement
- Inspection and audit
- Statutory forms, notices and registers
- Accident prevention, control, reporting and investigation

Module 2:
- Management of health
- Welfare facilities
- Stress and mental health at work
- Drugs and alcohol
- Control of substances hazardous to health
- Lead
- Asbestos
- Dust and fumes
- Noise
- Vibration
- Manual Handling

Module 3:
- Site organisation
- Fire prevention and control of dangerous substances
- Electrical safety
- Temporary Works
- Plant and work equipment
- Mobile plant and vehicles
- Lifting operations and equipment
- Mobile workforce and driver safety

Module 4:
- Work at Height regulations
- Safe working at height
- Common access equipment
- Scaffolding
- Fall arrest and suspension equipment
- Excavatons
- Underground and overhead services
- Confined spaces

Assessment:

Assessment will be by an exam paper and the completion of core exercises and a case study. The examination demonstrates to external bodies that the certificate is only awarded to successful delegates following both an assessment and examination. Delegates are expected to be interactive during the course.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, delegates will achieve a CITB accredited certificate which is valid for 5 years.

Pre-requisites:

Delegates should hold or be about to hold the role of a manager. Delegates must be competent in English at site management level.

Duration:

5 Days

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