The SMSTS Refresher course is designed for individuals who have already completed the full SMSTS or a previous refresher course, and need to renew their certification before it expires. Candidates must be able to provide valid proof of their prior SMSTS qualification.

This refresher course provides an essential update on key health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices, helping site managers and supervisors stay compliant and confident in their roles.

It covers recent changes in health and safety law, updates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and reinforces the core principles of risk management, site safety, and environmental awareness. The course also encourages behavioural safety and leadership on-site, ensuring participants remain effective leaders in maintaining a safe working environment.

Course Content

Health and safety on construction sites is constantly evolving, with new risks and regulations emerging regularly:

• The current focus of the Health and Safety Executive’s attention
• Risk assessment and method statements
• Construction Site Health, Safety and Welfare
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
• Behavioural safety
• Occupational health
• Overview and changes to the current legislation affecting construction.