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New Safety Rules for Construction Workers from 1 July 2008

From 1 July 2008, all people performing construction work must undergo a general OHS construction induction for the industry. Proof of training will be required.

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.

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.

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

Engineers Australia, Victoria Division, together with APESMA and the ACEA are pleased to offer specially developed Construction Induction Training for building and construction professionals.

For an overview of the course and further information, please visit: http://www.vic.engineersaustralia.org.au/events/red.html

Should you have any queries relating to new Construction Induction Course, please contact Laine Duggan at lduggan@engineersaustralia.org.au or 03 9321 1718.