There are two courses within the Site Safety Plus suite specifically for site managers:
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R)
What is this course about?
This five-day course is for site managers and supervisors and covers legal responsibilities; health and safety law; the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; risk assessments; site setup; managing hazards; occupational health; and environmental issues.
The course focuses on planning, monitoring and controlling safety on construction sites, promoting a positive safety culture, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
Is this course right for me?
This course is ideal for anyone considering taking on, or anyone who already has, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff, e.g. a site manager.
What are the course aims?
The course aims to help construction site managers to:
Manage and implement health, safety and environmental aspects on site in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their management role
Implement new guidance and industry best practice
Develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety, welfare and the environment
Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.
Are there any entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. However, delegates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of a site manager. Previous health and safety knowledge is recommended. Those without previous health and safety management experience are recommended to sit the two-day SSSTS course[LT1.1].
Where can I take this course?
This course can be taken in a classroom or via remote delivery - whatever suits you better.
How long is the certificate valid for?
Certification for this course is valid for five years. To stay certified in this area, you will need to retake the course, or complete the Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R) before the expiry date.