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Construction Industry Basic OH&S Induction Scheme

From 1 July 2008, all people performing construction work must undergo a general OHS construction induction for the industry.

The requirements, which are consistent with the National Standard for Construction Work, build upon industry’s existing safety practices by setting out specific OHS responsibilities for principal contractors, employers, workers and self-employed people.

A person must not perform construction work at a workplace unless the person is registered, or taken under the OHS Regulations 2007 to be registered to perform construction work.

As at 1 July 2008, what was formerly identified as Red Card Training will now be known as Construction Induction Training. Participants who complete this training will be issued a ‘Construction Induction Card’ by WorkSafe Victoria that will be recognised across all States and Territories of Australia.

Please Note: A previously obtained ‘Red Card’ will remain valid after 1 July 2008. ie, if you have obtained your ‘Red Card’, there is no requirement to transfer to the ‘Construction Induction Card’, both cards are recognised under the OHS Regulations 2007.

Engineers Australia, Victoria Division in conjunction with APESMA and ACEA are pleased to offer you a specially developed course for Building and Construction Professionals.

Upon completion of the course participants will be issued a ‘Statement of Attainment’ which will serve as proof of training until the actual Construction Induction Card is issued by WorkSafe.

COURSE OUTLINE:

INTRODUCTIONS, BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

• Why are we here?
• Extent of OHS problems in the industry

OHS LEGISLATION

• Historical Background
• Statute vs Civil Law
• Legislative Framework
  • Acts
  • The OHS Act
  • Duties of Employers
  • Duties of Employees
  • Other Duties
  • Duties of designers of buildings or structures
• Your responsibilities

POWERS & RIGHTS UNDER THE OHS ACT

• Health & safety representatives
• Representatives of employee organisations
• Inspectors
• OHS Committees
• Safety Officers/advisors

OFFENCES & PENALTIES, OTHER LEGISLATION

OHS REGULATIONS & CODES OF PRACTICE

• Regulations
• Codes of Practice
• Hazards, risks and controls
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Prevention of Falls
• Plant
• Asbestos
• Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances
• Manual Handling
• Noise
• Electrical Safety
• Fire Safety and incidents
• Confined Spaces

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

CASE STUDIES

NEXT AVAILABLE COURSES:

Friday 22 August 2008
9:30am - 4:30pm
Rooms A&B
Engineering House
21 Bedford Street
North Melbourne

Friday 26 September 2008
9:30am - 4:30pm
Rooms A&B
Engineering House
21 Bedford Street
North Melbourne

COST:

Members of Engineers Australia, APESMA and ACEA - $247
Non-Members - $297

To register online please visit: www.apesma.asn.au/redcard

For further information about the Construction induction Course please contact Laine Duggan at lduggan@engineersaustralia.org.au or 9321 1718.

For further information on the current construction regulations, visit www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/saferconstruction