Plant Managers Safety Training Scheme (PMSTS)

Course Description
The Plant Managers Safety Training Scheme (PMSTS) covers all the relevant H&S and Plant related legislation and other issues which affect safe working in the construction plant, civil engineering and building industries.
Who Should Attend
PMSTS is designed for plant managers, plant instructors, plant inspectors, workshop managers, project managers, agents and persons who are, or about to be responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering staff, teams and workforce. It is also mandatory for all CPCS tutors and examiners.
Course Content
PMSTS aims to give an understanding of delegates` responsibilities and accountability for site safety, health and welfare, current health and safety legislation including risk assessment, with a heavy accent on construction plant activities. The course covers the Health and Safety at Work Act; Regulations relevant to the construction plant industry; Site set-up; Risk assessments/method statements; Working at Height; Electricity; Excavations; Demolition; Confined spaces; as well as recent changes in accepted working practices. 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 among the workforce.
Assessment & Award
Course work is assessed by the instructor throughout the course, via work produced by syndicate exercises and individual participation, there is also a 30 minute, 25 question, objective multiple-choice examination at the end of the course. Successful candidates will be awarded the CITB Plant Managers Safety Training Certificate.