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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 02, 2010 15:04
(WHITE / GREEN CARD)
(Accredited course CPCCOHS 1001A)
The Construction Safety Regulations require that a person must not be allowed or directed to carry out construction work unless they have undergone WHS construction induction training in the following three areas:
1. A general WHS induction training course;
2. A work activity WHS induction training course; and
3. Site specific WHS training.
Objectives
The objective of WHS induction training is to familiarise participants with basic principles of health and safety in the construction industry in order to assist in the prevention of injury and illness at work. The training is provided in the form of a documented training course approved by WorkCover.
Frequency of Training
Any person re-entering the industry after an absence of two consecutive years or more will require retraining in WHS induction. At present, WHS induction training provided in accordance with this code of practice is only required to be provided once. There is no expiry date on the card issued by WorkCover, however it is appropriate to remain informed on WorkCover's current requirements at all times.
Course Content
The WHS induction training will include at least the following health and safety topics:
a. WHS responsibilities at the workplace
b. Outline of responsibilities of supervisors
c. Consultation at the workplace
d. Health and safety information at the workplace
e. Identifying safety signs
f. The function of work method statements
g. Principles of risk management
(identification, assessment and control)
h. Reporting mechanisms for unsafe conditions and accidents/incidents
i. Role and function of health and safety committees
j. Emergencies and first aid requirements
k. Worker's compensation and injury management
l. Overview of common industry hazards including the following:
- manual handling
- hazardous substances
- noise
- operation of plant
- UV radiation
- HIV and blood borne infection
- electrical work
- working near traffic
- working at heights
- hazards associated with drugs and alcohol
m. Personal protective equipment (PPE).
Duration of the Course
Approximately 7 hours
Both public courses and on site training available. 12-20 people per course required for on site groups.
Note: 100 Points of EVIDENCE of IDENTITY (EOI) is required on the day of training
A WorkCover Statement of Training and a Statement of Attainment from Safetalk is provided to each successful participant on completion of the course. WorkCover subsequently mails a card to each individual.
INFORMATION from WORKCOVER NEW SOUTH WALES
CPCCOHS1001A WORK SAFELY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
REQUIREMENTS - EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY (EOI)
With effect from 1 September 2009, WorkCover NSW has stated that Trainers must conduct a 100-point evidence of identity (EOI) check for each participant immediately prior to the commencement of the training.
The EOI documents provided by the participants must include:
a. photo b. date of birth c. current address d. signature
Participants MUST provide EOI that adds up to 100 points AND includes the above items. ALL documents provided must be original. Certified copies will NOT be accepted. ID that is NOT on the list below will NOT be accepted and you will NOT be permitted to attend the course. Special provisions for the following groups are permitted: School Sector, Correctional Centres, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Overseas persons recently arrived in Australia (less than 6 weeks). If you do not have the ID listed below AND fall into one of the “special provisions” categories, please contact us for a list of accepted “special provisions” EOI.
DOCUMENT TYPE
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DOCUMENT
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POINTS |
Primary Documents
Only use ONE primary document
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Australian Birth Certificate or Birth Card issued by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages (minimum age 14 years) |
70 |
Passport (Australian or International) that is current, or
expired within the last 2 years but not cancelled |
70 |
| Australian Citizenship Certificate |
70 |
Secondary Documents
Allowed to use a combination of secondary documents
If you want to use credit and saving account cards, these must be from different banks
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Current Australian issued Driver's Licence
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40 |
Current Australian issued Learner Driver's License/Permit
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40 |
Current Australian Boat Operator's Licence with Photo
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40 |
Current NSW Firearm's Photo Licence
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40 |
Current Australian issued NCOC Photo Licence (post 2006) or High Risk Work Licence
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40 |
Current Australian State or Territory Proof of Age/Photo
Card (eg. NSW RTA issued photo card) |
40 |
Australian Defence or Police photo identification card
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40 |
Department of Veterans Affairs card
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25 |
Centerlink card
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25 |
Property (Council) rates notice
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25 |
Property lease agreement
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25 |
A Utility bill (eg water, electricity, gas)
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25
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Telephone account
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25 |
Credit cards/savings accounts cards/banks statements
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25 |
Medicare card
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25 |
Motor vehicle registration or insurance documents
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25 |
WorkCover NSW – 01 Sept 2009 WorkCover 15 – Evidence of Identity Requirements – Sept 09
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