Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Duration 1 day

Why you should attend this workshop?

This course is for you if you're considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager.

It covers all relevant legislation affecting 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 within the workforce.

It is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all supervisors working on Build UK sites and provides an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues. It highlights legal responsibilities and the need to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.

You will learn about

At the end of the course you will be able to:
' implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation affecting your daily work
' implement new guidance and industry best practice
' state your duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment

Recommended for?

This course is suitable for those aiming to launch a career in the construction or civil engineering industry and are fairly new to the sector.

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.