General Safety Induction (Work Safely)

Inaugurated in July 1996, this eight hour program is competency based and incorporates adult learning training concepts.  It is based on the unit of competence from the nationally endorsed Metalliferous Training Package MNMC201A Work Safely.

Presented in a classroom situation of no more than 20 persons, the only prerequisite is that the candidate must meet normal literacy requirements.

The General Safety Induction program requires candidates to achieve an 80% pass mark at each of the assessment points.

The program is designed for workers engaged in all safety surface operations at mines and other industrial workplaces as a basic introduction to safe working practices within the mining, resources and associated industry sectors.

General Safety Induction training must be refreshed every two years to ensure awareness of current legislative and regulatory requirements and industry practices. This refresher process would normally be undertaken through participation in the MARCSTA General Safety Refresher program or the alternative FastTrack option.

To ensure continuous currency, the card must be revalidated before the expiry date.

If the currency of the card has expired, a 'grace' period of 90 days is allowed for revalidation . Beyond this, a full eight hour induction must be completed to reinstate the currency of the card.

The General Safety Induction program does not replace employer-based site-specific safety induction programs. Candidates are required to undergo site induction relative to the operational characteristics of their employer before commencing work on any mining operations.

Completion of the MARCSTA General Safety Induction program means that site inductions can focus upon specific site needs, rather than simply repeating general safety principles.

Elements and Performance Criteria - Program Content

Element 1: Access and Apply Site Safety Procedures

Conduct all work according to current relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards

Access, interpret and implement relevant site safety policies and procedures

Apply site safe operating procedures for managing potential hazards, risks and emergencies

Apply site safety reporting procedures

Element 2: Apply Personal Safety Measures

Maintain a clean and tidy workplace

Use appropriate personal protective equipment

Apply safe manual handling procedures

Identify and conform to appropriate procedures for working in confined spaces

Identify and conform to appropriate procedures for working at heights

Apply correct hazardous substances safety procedures

Identify and conform to appropriate isolation procedures

Obtain permits and clearances before specialised work is carried out, according to site procedures

Element 3: Identify and Report Incidents/Hazards

Identify, manage and report potential incidents/hazards, risks and emergencies

Report incidents/hazards and/or injury to approved personnel

Record clearly and concisely the details of any incident/hazard and/or injury

Element 4: Apply Emergency Procedures According to site procedures

Recognise and respond to alarms and warning devices

Identify and correctly use self rescue equipment

Apply basic fire fighting techniques

Maintain familiarity with emergency escape route/s

Apply site emergency response plans and procedures

Element 5: Maintain Personal Well Being

Adhere to site policies in relation to smoking, alcohol and drug use

Maintain standards of health, fitness and well being according to site and/or industry medical criteria