ALIGNED TO: Revised,Linked to OHSA & MHSA Requirements
COURSE DURATION: 1 day workshop
TARGET AUDIENCE: Supervisors and Team Leaders for Contractors or Client Companies
PRODUCT PREVIEW:
Relevance: Apply safety, health and environmental principles and procedures in a workplace. This Basic Safety Training (induction) is designed to make Supervisors / Team Leaders aware of health and safety requirements and principles in relation to their responsibilities in the workplace.
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Course Content:
Module 1: Introduction
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Introduction / Background to OHS / MHS Acts
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Why the need for legislation?
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A New Approach
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Where the Act applies
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Nature and contents of OHSA
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Competency
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Objectives of OHSA
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Training / Education
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Appointments
Module 2: Health and Safety Reps
Module 3: Role of the Supervisor
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Keys to Safety from a Supervisor’s perspective
Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment
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Training in the use if PPE
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Motivate team members to wear PPE
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Rules
Module 5: Fit for Work
Module 6: Permits to Work
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Why do we need Permits?
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Purpose of a Permit
Module 7: Emergency Preparedness
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Emergency Procedures
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Different types of Emergencies
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Actions to take during an Emergency
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Preparing an Emergency Plan
Module 8: Workplace Rules
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General Rules
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Work Specific Rules
Module 9: Workplace Inspections
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Background
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Informal Inspections
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Formal Inspections
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Housekeeping
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Isolation
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Demarcation / Barricading
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Tools / Equipment
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Motorised / Mobile Equipment
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Basic Fire Protection
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Environmental Awareness
Module 10: Planned Task Observation
Module 11: Incident Reporting
Module 12: Risk Assessment
Module 13: Change Management
Module 14: Communication (Toolbox Talks) Assessment
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Course Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:
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Explain the safety, health and environmental requirements applicable to a workplace
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Apply safety, health and environmental principles and procedures in a workplace
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Exercise safety, health and environmental responsibilities in a workplace
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