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Site Supervisor's Safety Training Scheme
Course Overview
The CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course is an ideal introduction
for obtaining a basic understanding of health and safety duties and responsibilities
for junior management and to ensure that all those given supervisory responsibilities
understand why they are carrying out their duties and what is expected of them
to ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace.
Duration
2 Days
Max Candidates
12
Dates Available
Please call for availability
Who Should Attend
This course is for first line managers - those who have, or are about to acquire
supervisory responsibilities. It provides an introduction to health and safety,
welfare and environmental issues for those requiring an understanding of their
legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities. It will provide a sound
knowledge base to enable them to give valuable assistance in safely managing a
construction site.
Course Contents
- Introduction to health and safety law, duties, responsibilities, enforcement
and sanctions
- Overviews/explanations of relevant construction activity legislation
- Accident costs, causes, investigation, prevention and reporting requirements
- Health and Safety Law
- Developing a Health and Safety Management System
- Fire Prevention and Control
- Risk Assessment and Method Statements
- Hazardous Substances
- CDM Regulations
- Working at Height
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Manual Handling
- Accidents and First Aid
It also includes recent changes in accepted working practices.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course delegates will be aware of, and be able to:
- Understand the problems of the industry
- Have an understanding of how health and safety law is structured and how it applies
to supervisors
- Identify how their supervisory role fits in with the management structure in
controlling the site safely
- Carry out risk assessments and understand the need for method statements
- Carry out effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
- Be able to monitor site activities effectively
Your candidate will be awarded a:
- CITB - Construction Skills Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Certificate (Valid
for 3 Years) awarded to those persons who successfully complete the course including
the successful completion of a 30 minute, 25 question, multiple-choice examination
at the end of the course.
Suggested Follow on Training
IOSH Managing Safely
Other Information
All candidates will receive a complimentary lunch for each day they are with
us.
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