Construction industry OHS/WHS systems training – Queensland

This workshop includes and covers fundamental OHS necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for persons who are required to develop and apply OHS requirements through safe work practices at any on or off-site construction workplace. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.

Course Outline and Structure
Full-day workshop (approx. 7 hrs)

On completion of this course, participants have a working knowledge of and be able to and carry out:

• asbestos management code prevention of exposure
• basic first aid procedures
• common construction industry terminology
• common workplace safety hazards and risks and procedures for reporting these to designated personnel
• construction industry communications equipment and use
• construction industry health and safety signage
• emergency response and evacuation procedures
• JSA and safe work method statements
• MSDS
• OHS hierarchy of control and role of OHS committees and representatives
• relevant legislation, regulations and workplace requirements relating to OHS, including hazard reduction and personal safety, including duty of care responsibilities, workers' compensation and injury management requirements
• safe manual handling techniques
• safe work practices in normal working environment
• safety equipment, policies and requirements for working in confined spaces and at height, including on rooves
• tools and equipment prohibited for use near identified asbestos-containing materials (ACM)
• types of fires and basic firefighting equipment
• types, possible location and risks of ACM, including serpentine and amphibole groups, and their use in common building materials
• types, purpose and use of construction industry personal protective equipment and clothing
• workplace and equipment safety requirements