Courses

Work Health and Safety Induction

The Work Health and Safety Induction underpins the unit of competency RIIOHS201A Work safely and follow OH&S policies and procedures which is a core unit of competency from the nationally accredited RII09 Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package.

8 hour program, delivered face-to-face (online delivery not available for any MARCSTA programs)
Class size limited to 20.
An introduction to health and safety working practices.
Designed for all major industry sectors.
Must be refreshed every two years to ensure awareness of current legislative and regulatory requirements, industry and OHS practices.
A 90 day ‘grace’ period is allowed for revalidation. Beyond this period, a full induction must be completed to reinstate the currency of the card.
MARCSTA Work Health and Safety Induction does not replace the employer site-specific safety induction.
After your MARCSTA, successful completion of a practical assessment in your workplace will entitle you to a Statement of Attainment for the national unit of competency RIIOHS201A Work Safely and Follow OH&S Policies and Procedures, from the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09.

Element 1: Access and Apply Site Safety Procedures

Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
Carry out isolation of energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources, including tagging according to required procedure
Locate destinations within the site by interpreting and applying site plans, site transport rules and appropriate signage
Identify and act on or report breaches in site safety in accordance with required procedures

Element 2: Apply Personal Safety Measures

Use personal protective equipment in accordance with required procedures
Establish and maintain a clean and tidy safe working area in accordance with required procedures
Obtain permits and clearances in accordance with required procedures, before specialised work is carried out
Apply safe manual handling procedures in accordance with guidance and/or procedures
Identify and apply site procedures for conduct of high risk activities

Element 3: Apply Operational Safety Measures

Recognise and respond to alarms in accordance with required procedures
Identify and clarify own responsibility in regard to emergency situation procedures and respond to and report emergency situations in accordance with required procedures
Apply basic fire fighting techniques in accordance with requirements
Identify emergency escape route(s) and procedures in accordance with requirements

Element 4: Maintain Personal Well-Being for Job

Identify risks to personal well-being and recognise preventative strategies to minimise impact on site
Identify, act on and report situations which may endanger the individual or others
Access and explain site requirements for fitness for duty
Adhere to site policies in relation to smoking, alcohol and drug use

Element 5: Identify and Report Incidents

Understand site incident and injury statistics in accordance with required procedures
Report and record incidents and injuries in accordance with required procedures
Contribute to and participate in incident investigations in accordance with the responsibilities and protection under the relevant legislation