SMSTS REFRESHER
Introduction
The Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (known by industry ‘SMSTS Refresher’) is a 2 day course for Site Managers to re-qualify their original SMSTS or subsequent SMSTS Refresher. Each time a student qualifies, or re-qualifies their SMSTS the qualification expires 5 years from the end of the month in which they were assessed.
By completing the SMSTS Refresher the training time is cut from 5 to 2 days of training, making this the course the preferred re-qualification method for almost all employers.
As with the 5 Day SMSTS, this condensed version 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.
This course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.
Course Objectives
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
What our clients say …
“Jon is great! he really helped me and made me feel comfortable. The amount of knowledge I have coming out of this course is incredible.” - Aimee Panes
“Jon Hughes was an excellent tutor. He gave excellent H&S advice for site managers, some of which I have already implemented, such as induction and RAMS questionnaires for the workers. This was also assessed by our H&S auditor and was marked with an exceptional remark.” - Mihai Nita, Amery Construction ltd
“Compared to my last SMSTS course, Phil was great, very personable and got all participants involved throughout the course. Phil also kept the course humoured (but professional) which I think helped to relax all delegates.” - Justin Beavan, Managing Director, Specialist Contract Building Solutions Ltd
“Thanks to the PCR Global team and especially the tutor Phil Parry , who made the course interesting , interactive and enjoyable . His style of presenting / tutoring promoted the sharing of knowledge of both the less experienced candidates and those who have been longer in the industry . Plenty of good breakout chats based around individual experiences and best practice.” - Darryn Parry, R&M Williams ltd
Course Content
Noise
Vibration
Manual handling
Site organisation
Electrical safety
Temporary works
Plant and work equipment
Mobile plant and vehicles
Lifting operations and equipment
Mobile workforce and driver safety
Work at Height Regulations
Safe working at height
Common access equipment
Scaffolding
Fall arrest and suspension equipment.
Excavations
Underground and overhead services
Confined spaces
Health and safety law
The Health and Safety at Work etc. 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
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
Certification
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.
Please be aware that certificates may take up to 8 weeks to be processed and delivered from CITB. If you have recently completed a course you can evidence your qualification by viewing your up-to-date training record on the Online CITB Card Checker (click to visit).
