SMSTS Training (CITB) - Site Management Training

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

This course covers relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction, and Civil Engineering industries. It will highlight the importance of risk assessments in the workplace, the implementation of control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture among the workforces.

Who Should Attend?
 
Project managers, site managers and site supervisors plus proprietors of small to medium sized companies.

Requirements:

A good understanding of spoken and written English will be necessary to attend and complete the course successfully.

Objectives
 
At the end of the SMSTS course successful candidates will be 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

Agenda
 
The CITB SMSTS course will cover the following:

·         Health and Safety at Work Act

·         CDM Regulations

·         Risk Assessments and Method Statements

·         Recent changes in accepted working practices

·         Behavioural Safety

·         Management of Occupational Health

·         Electricity

·         Excavations

·         Working at height

·         Scaffolding

·         Demolition

·         Confined Spaces

Assessment
 
Course assessment will consist of a multiple-choice test of 25 questions, of which 3 are safety critical. Delegates are required to achieve the pass rate of 80% (20 out of 25) and MUST get all 3 safety critical questions correct.

Delegates are required to attend all 5 days of the course to be eligible for certification.

Certification
 
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to complete the SMSTS Refresher course before the expiry date.