for online and ongoing training on work health and safety available both online or in person
Emergency Response for Industrial Workplaces
Study Method: Available on request
Duration:
CPD Points: 6
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: Covers the activity undertaken in different types of organizations where professional trainers are commissioned to teach employees the procedures they should follow in case of an emergency.
Fire Extinguisher Training
Study Method: Available on request
Duration: 2 hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: Fire Extinguisher training will ensure that you and your employees are suitably trained in the safe use of Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose Reels and Fire Blankets.
Managing the Silica Risk
Study Method: Online
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers
Overview: This online course will provide you with an understanding on how to identify and minimise the risks of exposure to silica.
Better Work Tas - Networking Sessions
Study Method: Online
Duration: 2-2.5 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This session provides information by talking to others and sharing WHS problems. WorkSafe Tasmania facilitates two meetings a year, and members are encouraged to organise their own meetings and catch ups - online or face-to-face.
Safety Documents and Common WHS issues
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 2 hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Service Providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This course covers WHS workplace documents and addresses issues such as manual handling, noise, lead, mould, PPE and emergency procedures.
Safety Management Plans (SMP)
Study Method: In person
Duration: 4 hours - available on request
CPD Points: 4
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers
Overview: You will learn how to use the Master Builders Site Safety Plan effectively to meet your legislative requirements as a principal contractors.
Course includes the template, plan, practical advice all done on site/
NOTE: Course costs cover all resources and follow up visit. Pre-requisite - you will need basic computer skills to be able to modify your SMP.
This training is available to members only and requires booking.
Cost: Members - $300
WHS Frontline
Presented by: Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Study Method: In person
Duration: 2 Hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Electricians, Gas-Fitters, Nominated Managers, Permit Authorities, Plumbers, Restricted Electrical Licence Holders
Overview: In order to have an effective WHS system, all employees need to understand their role, rights and responsibilities.
WHS Frontline has been designed for frontline staff to support employers in ensuring all staff have the knowledge and skills to understand, apply and adhere to WHS requirements.
This course provides an understanding of:
- WHS legislation and documentation
- WHS requirements under legislation
- Legal obligations for employees and employers
- Reporting of and consequences of non-compliance
- Limits of own expertise and legal duties
- Accident and incident reporting
- WHS consultation
WHS Supervisor
Presented by: Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Study Method: In person
Duration: 2 Hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Electricians, Gas-Fitters, Nominated Managers, Permit Authorities, Plumbers, Restricted Electrical Licence Holders
Overview: This course provides an overview of the requirements of supervisors and team leaders in the workplace as well as offering participants a practical understanding of the what, why, when, how and who of WHS.
This course provides an understanding of:
- WHS legislation and documentation
- WHS requirements under legislation
- Legal obligations for employees and employers
- Participation requirements for WHS – including safety meetings
- Duty holders and their WHS responsibilities
- Hazard identification, assessment and control of risk
- WHS training, induction and record keeping requirements
Respect at Work - Workplace Behaviour
Training Provider : Roz Taylor - Respect at Work Training
Study Method: Classroom
Duration: 2 hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Permit Authorities, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This course is designed to provide definitions and discussion around respect, self awareness of culture, bullying, diversity and what is acceptable behaviour in the workplace. Also information around workplace policies, codes of conduct and unlawful behaviour.
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