CITB SMSTS Refresher (SMSTS-R) in Liverpool, Merseyside (Classroom)

CITB SMSTS Refresher Training Course in Liverpool, Merseyside

The CITB SMSTS Refresher (Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher) is a vital course designed for site managers, supervisors, and senior personnel who have already completed the full SMSTS course and need to renew their certification. The refresher course ensures that individuals stay up-to-date with the latest health, safety, and environmental legislation, industry best practices, and management techniques. This course is essential for maintaining the validity of your SMSTS certification, which expires after five years.

Who Should Take the SMSTS Refresher Course?

The SMSTS Refresher course is aimed at those who hold a valid SMSTS certificate and need to renew it within five years of their original qualification. It is specifically designed for construction professionals responsible for site safety management, including site managers, project managers, and those overseeing larger construction projects who need to stay current with their health and safety obligations.

Learning Outcomes

Participants in the SMSTS Refresher course will:

Update Knowledge of Legislation: Gain the latest information on relevant health and safety legislation, including any new updates or amendments since completing the original SMSTS course.

Refresh Risk Management Skills: Review and enhance your understanding of risk assessments and the development of method statements to ensure continued safety compliance.

Enhance Site Safety Management: Learn advanced techniques to manage site safety effectively, promoting a safe working environment and ensuring legal compliance.

Understand Environmental Responsibilities: Stay updated on environmental considerations and how they relate to managing a construction site.

Boost Incident Management: Develop the ability to investigate accidents and near-misses more efficiently, using them as tools for preventing future incidents.

Course Content

The SMSTS Refresher covers the critical elements of health and safety site management and includes updates on new legislation, industry best practices, and recent case studies. The key areas include:

Health and Safety Legislation Updates

Understand recent changes to legislation and regulations that affect construction site management.

Risk Assessment Review

Refresh your knowledge on how to effectively conduct and implement risk assessments, ensuring all potential hazards are identified and controlled.

Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations

Revisit the key elements of CDM regulations, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of managers and supervisors.

Accident Investigation and Reporting

Improve your skills in investigating workplace incidents and understanding how to apply the lessons learned to improve site safety.

Site Set-Up and Welfare

Review the best practices for setting up and managing construction sites, including site welfare facilities and traffic management.

Environmental Protection

Explore the latest environmental regulations and how site management must ensure compliance to minimise the impact of construction activities.

SMSTS Refresher Certification

Upon successfully passing the final assessment, participants will be issued a renewed CITB SMSTS Refresher certificate, valid for another five years. This certification confirms that you are still qualified to manage health and safety on a construction site, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and improving workplace safety.

Benefits of the SMSTS Refresher Course

Maintain Legal Compliance: Stay updated on current laws and regulations, ensuring your construction site remains compliant.

Refresh and Update Skills: Keep your risk management and safety skills sharp, ensuring that you continue to effectively manage site safety.

Career Advancement: Renewing your SMSTS certification demonstrates your ongoing commitment to health and safety management, making you more competitive in the construction industry.

Reduce Risk: By staying informed of the latest safety practices and legal obligations, you can help reduce accidents and incidents on site, improving overall productivity and safety.

Course Duration

2 Days

Delivery Method

Classroom training in Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 1EH

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We’re part of Butterworth Spengler Commercial Ltd – an independent insurance broking business established in 1924. As well as our consultancy, surveys and assessments, we can help your staff take an active role in your health and safety processes. We offer a number of professional health and safety training courses to give you the knowledge and experience you need. Our team of consultants are key to the delivery of our service. Not only are they experienced across many industry sectors, but they pride themselves on their ability to give clear, simple communication to our clients at every stage of the relationship. Thanks to our expertise in Health & Safety training we’re very proficient in making complex regulations simple to understand and implement.

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