CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R)
The Site management safety training scheme (SMSTS-R) is a two-day refresher course designed for site managers, or aspiring site managers who need to refresh their certificate. It aims to bring health and safety knowledge up-to-date, as well as giving a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact in the workplace. The course provides an opportunity to revisit the wide range of topics from the previous five-day course.
Course Overview
The course covers relevant health, safety and environmental 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 among the workforce.
The SMSTS-R course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.
Course Objectives
The course aims to help site managers to:
- Improve awareness of recent developments in construction, legislation and health, safety, welfare and environmental issues
- Identify measures that will assist the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation and working practices
- Implement new guidance and industry best practice
- Consolidate their understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety, welfare and the environment.
Course Content
The SMSTS course includes;
MODULE 1: Legal and Management
- Health and safety law
- The Health and Safety at Work Act
- Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations
- Health and safety management systems
- 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: Health and Welfare
- Management of health
- Welfare facilities
- Stresss 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: General Safety
- Site organisation
- Fire prevention and control, and dangerous substances
- Electrical safety
- Temporary works
- Work equipment and hand-held tools
- Mobile work equipment
- Lifting operations and equipment
- Mobile workforce and driver safety
MODULE 4: High Risk Activities
- Work at heigh regulations
- Working at height
- Common access equipment
- Scaffolding
- Fall arrest and suspension equipment
- Excavations
- Underground and overhead services
- Confined spaces
Prerequisities
Delegates must hold a valid SMSTS certificate. Evidence must be provided.
