Appendix B provides an example of the induction Some ways induction training could be delivered information that should be provided are through: to visitors. on the job training Task specific training toolbox talks Task specific training aims to provide information an induction video or booklet and instruction to people carrying out a particular email or a phone conversation construction activity of the risks and control measures relating to that task. web-based interactive programs ‘online’ e.g. skype, or For example, task specific training on how to use fall arrest equipment should be provided a one-off session in a classroom type setting. to a worker required to work at height. there are unusual risks associated with the Task specific training should cover: workplace, for example restricted workplace access or steep terrain issues, a person who is the task to be undertaken familiar with the workplace and its risks should be hazards, risks and control measures involved involved in delivering the training. in carrying out the task The induction training should be adapted to who will be involved in the task including address potential cultural or language barriers. subcontractors Should a record of workplace inductions relevant the Safe Work Method Statement be kept? (SWMS), job safety analyses or safe work procedures Where possible a record should be kept of the names of people who have been trained, the who is responsible for what including possible training content, who conducted the training and interactions with other activities, and the date training was provided. Acknowledgement relevant legal responsibilities, codes of of the training should be obtained from practice or technical standards that must participants, for example the worker’s signature be followed. on a training register. Where records are kept they may be in electronic How should a workplace induction be form. carried out? Examples of how to record a tool box talk and The way an induction can be delivered will a register of information and training provided depend on various factors, for example the to workers are at Appendix C and D. number of people being inducted, the size of the workplace and the complexity of the work health Further information and safety matters to be discussed. More information can be in the on the website (www.swa.gov.au).
Appendix B provides an example of the induction information that should be provided to visitors. Task specific training Task specific training aims to provide information and instruction to people carrying out a particular construction activity of the risks and control measures relating to that task. For example, task specific training on how to use fall arrest equipment should be provided to a worker required to work at height. Task specific training should cover: the task to be undertaken hazards, risks and control measures involved in carrying out the task who will be involved in the task including subcontractors relevant the Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), job safety analyses or safe work procedures who is responsible for what including possible interactions with other activities, and relevant legal responsibilities, codes of practice or technical standards that must be followed. How should a workplace induction be carried out? The way an induction can be delivered will depend on various factors, for example the number of people being inducted, the size of the workplace and the complexity of the work health and safety matters to be discussed. Some ways induction training could be delivered are through: on the job training toolbox talks an induction video or booklet email or a phone conversation web-based ‘online’ interactive programs e.g. skype, or a one-off session in a classroom type setting. there are unusual risks associated with the workplace, for example restricted workplace access or steep terrain issues, a person who is familiar with the workplace and its risks should be involved in delivering the training. The induction training should be adapted to address potential cultural or language barriers. Should a record of workplace inductions be kept? Where possible a record should be kept of the names of people who have been trained, the training content, who conducted the training and the date training was provided. Acknowledgement of the training should be obtained from participants, for example the worker’s signature on a training register. Where records are kept they may be in electronic form. Examples of how to record a tool box talk and a register of information and training provided to workers are at Appendix C and D. Further information More information can be in the on the website (www.swa.gov.au).
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