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Safetalk
Safetalk, which provides OHS training and services including:- OHS Consultation (for committee members)
- OHS Risk Management Training
- White / Green Card Training (for the construction industry)
- BLUECARD (for the transport industry)
- Fire Fighting Equipment
- Fire Warden Training
- Manual Handling
- Safety Audits
- Both Government funded and Fee for Service training programs, such as TRAINEESHIPS which provide nationally recognised qualifications in:
- Transport and Logistics
- Warehousing and Administration and
- Road Transport
Rozlynn Gisborne posted on July 01, 2010 20:29
We are committed to assisting businesses to provide a safer work environment. WorkCover NSW conducts random inspections to ensure companies are observing the requirements of current legislation.
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Rozlynn Gisborne posted on July 06, 2010 00:10
Traineeships are a Government funded incentive for employers to upgrade the skills of employees. They are a key feature of vocational education and training in Australia and part of the National Training Framework that aims to make training and regulatory arrangements simple, flexible and relevant to the needs of industry.
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Rozlynn Gisborne posted on July 05, 2010 10:00
In accordance with the WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulations 2011, under Duty of Care, an employer must provide an employee with instruction, training and supervision. The operator must receive prior practical and theory (knowledge) training in accordance with the National Assessment criteria in order to pass assessment. Training books can be purchased from Forktalk . WorkCover’s knowledge questions and assessment information – an Assessment Instrument for each licence code – can be accessed from our website.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 04, 2010 13:48
A Safety Audit by Safetalk is an inspection carried out on your premises by experienced personnel to assist with compliance. It is also carried out with a view to making your workplace safer, more efficient and more productive.Safetalk staff (just one or two people) will come to your site at a mutually agreed time to inspect and discuss all aspects of the workplace. This includes offices, factories, car parks and any other relevant space occupied by your business. WHS issues are not limited to industrial situations.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 04, 2010 13:36
The purpose of this training is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to apply the provisions of the OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001 and, in the context of their work, assist in implementing the process and activities required by the legislation to remove or reduce the risks associated with working with hazardous substances in the workplace. It also aims to develop the appropriate attitudes needed to enable participants to be effectively involved in the process of hazardous substances management, including identification, assessment and control of risks.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 04, 2010 13:24
This is a one day course designed for personnel who are appointed Fire Wardens which will equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to supervise an emergency evacuation.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 04, 2010 13:14
This is a course to familiarise employees with the fire fighting equipment provided in their workplace. It is important that ALL personnel are able to operate this equipment in the case of an emergency. In accordance with the OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulations 2001 under Duty of Care, an employer must provide employees with instruction, training and supervision in the safe operation of any equipment used in the workplace.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 04, 2010 13:08
Manual handling is a major contribution to the social and economic cost of injury and illness in NSW and indeed Australian workplaces. It has been estimated that one third of all compensable injuries within Australia are due to poor manual handling.Both employees and employers are increasingly aware of the importance of ensuring the right to a safe and healthy workplace by incorporating prevention of manual handling injuries into their management systems.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 04, 2010 12:37
Course participants will acquire the information, skills and confidence to ensure an effective workplace health and safety
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 04, 2010 12:28
Asbestos is a toxic substance that has been used in hundreds of products to be found both athome and in the workplace. Exposure to asbestos can cause asbestosis and malignantmesothelioma - a rare cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart - and otherdiseases. If you work in the trades, services and maintenance sector, chances are you’ll come upagainst asbestos regularly. It’s important you know how to handle it safely to avoid health risks.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 02, 2010 15:04
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.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 02, 2010 13:11
The BLUECARD program seeks to ensure that employees understand their duty of care obligations. Employees competent at F1 level will have the diligence to seek information, procedure and policy from supervisors or employers. BLUECARD does not replace site specific training or workplace training on safety, vehicle operations, cargo handling or specialised equipment.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 02, 2010 12:42
This course has been developed to provide generic WHS training for Supervisors and Managers in industries such as manufacturing, retail, commercial, public sector and other service industries.
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MerlinFX Admin posted on July 02, 2010 12:15
This is a one day course for people who have previously completed the 4-day OHS Consultation course and wish to refresh their knowledge and skills as a committee member or OHS representative. Safetalk conducts this training at your site for a minimum of four (4) people.
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Rozlynn Gisborne posted on July 01, 2010 21:16
This training course is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively perform the functions of OHS committee members or OHS representatives. It also gives participants an understanding of the principles of systematic management of health and safety and the necessary skills to actively participate in this process.
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