What is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) ?   by Ade Lewis

in Business    (submitted 2011-08-22)

The Site Management Safety Training Scheme is held in high regard in the construction industry. The training forms part of the (CITB) Construction Skills Site Safety Plus range of courses. It is known as being the best possible qualification in SMSTS training.

The SMSTS training is a 5 day course aimed at site managers, agents and people who are responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling or administering groups of staff and workforce. It is suitable for those wishing to establish a more in depth legal, moral and social understanding of their role and also teaches delegates how to deal with on-site health and safety in accordance with current legislation.

In the region of 10,000 candidates per year, go on the SMSTS health and safety course. Candidates attending SMSTS training include those currently employed as site managers who wish to develop their awareness and understanding of health and safety, along with other professionals amongst the construction industry who aspire to the role of site manager. Employers of construction workers have a duty to make sure that their staff are well trained in a variety of health and safety aspects. This is a legal requirement within the industry under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007. For those seeking to meet this prerequisite, the 5 day SMSTS Course offers the highest level of training available.

Individuals will develop their health and safety knowledge throughout the course. At the close of the five day course they will be fully mindful of and able to :

* Implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affects them during their work

* Apply new guidance and industry best practice

* Clearly communicate their health and safety, welfare and environmental responsibilities

* Comply with up to date legal requirements whilst managing heath and safety on site within the role of manager/supervisor

* Gain understanding of their responsibility and accountability for others welfare and health and safety on site

* Acknowledge that a safe site is efficient, economical and productive

An end of course examination must be sat and individuals will additionally be assessed through three core exercises before they will qualify for the SMSTS accreditation. Successful candidates will gain a certificate of qualification from Construction Skills. This certificate is valid for a period of five years.

This course should not be confused with the Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course which is a 2 day training course aimed at site supervisors.

About the Author

As one of the UK's leading providers of training to the construction industry, TQ Exel offers SMSTS Training and 5 day SMSTS Courses throughout the UK either at one of our training centres or at your business location.