SMSTS & SSSTS Training Course Information
The new Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 came into effect in April 2007. It requires that employers, managers and supervisors of construction workers are competent in a range of health and safety issues, so receiving training on a regular basis is going to be essential.
The SMSTS & SSSTS scheme helps site managers and supervisors to:
- Demonstrate their skills to contractors and clients.
- Manage / supervise a safer and more efficient site.
- Identify and avoid any potential hazards on site.
- Prepare method statements, risk assessments and other statutory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
SMSTS is a five day course that can be taken on a 1 day a week attendance or as a 5 day block.
The course covers the essential points of Health and Safety and shows delegates how to measure Health and Safety performance on their own site. The interactive method of delivery of the course allows for discussion of the subject areas together with the development of risk assessments, methods statements and health and safety plans for construction activities.
At the end of the course, each individual has to pass a multiple choice test which qualifies them for the Construction Site Managers Safety Certificate.
The certificate is valid for five years. Certificate holders have to attend and pass a two day refresher course to renew their qualification for a further five years.
The refresher course brings them up to date with recent developments in construction, legislation and health, safety, welfare and environmental issues and helps site managers face the responsibilities imposed on them by new legislations and working practices.
The two day SSSTS Supervisor's Course provides an introduction to health and safety, welfare and environmental issues for those requiring an understanding of their legal responsibilities that are relevant to their work activities and will provide a sound knowledge base to enable them to give valuable assistance in safely managing a construction site.
CITB Grants
CITB grants could be available to employers for a candidate's attendance on the SMSTS course and for achieving the Construction Site Manager's Safety Certificate.
