The purpose of this Guideline is to assist in determining the WHS training needs of workers. Programs listed must be completed as indicated. Local worksite-specific training can be added to this table by area supervisors.
In the table:√ shows mandatory training; shows training that may be needed, depending on the role / duties required;
Position / Training required
WHS Local Area Induction / WHS Staff Orientation / Online WHS Supervisor/Manager Training – includes WHS & IM / Officer Training / Emergency Response – online evacuation information / Emergency Response- For Wardens / First Aid / Incident reporting and investigation via FlinSafe / Laboratory Safety- includes Hazardous Chemicals and Plant / Manual Handling / Driver Safety / Event Safety / Specific Hazards - Radiation, Laser, Biosafety or Animal Handling / Specific Technical Training / Specific Job-Related Skills / ChemWatch database / Specific licensing– e.g Plant - forklift, hoist, electrical Task- working at heights, confined space
SENIOR EXECUTIVES and SENIOR MANAGERS
Vice Chancellor / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
Pro Vice Chancellors/ Deputy Vice Chancellors/ Vice Presidents / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
Executive Deans / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / /
Deans of School / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / /
Head of Unit and Divisions e.g. Directors/ Faculty General Managers / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / /
ACADEMIC STAFF
Lecturer & Research Academic / √ / √ / √ / √ / / √ / / / / / / / / /
Sessional Tutors and Demonstrators / √ / / √ / / √ / / / / / / / / /
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Professional Staff Member (Unit Managers / Supervisors) / √ / √ / √ / / √ / / √ / / / / / / / / /
Professional Staff Member (Non-Supervisor) / √ / √ / √ / / √ / / / / / / / / /
TECHNICAL/ SUPPORT/ TRADES/SECURITY
Trades/Grounds staff / √ / √ / √ / √ / / / / / √ / √ / / / √ / / / √
Security and Services staff / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / / √ / √ / / / √ / /
HDR STUDENTS
Supervision/ tutorial/demonstrators / √ / / √ / / / / / / / √ / /
Research Higher Degree Student – depending on risk e.g. Laboratory or Workshop / √ / √ / / / / / / / /
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer workers / √ / /
Notes
- Those staff with specific roles such as First Aiders, Wardens or Health and Safety Representatives must attend nominated training for that specific role.
- Contractors are NOT required to have a TNA. Local area induction needs to be completed. Please see Contractor Policy for details.
NOTE: All workers need a local area induction and information on local emergency procedures. The need for other training must also be assessed.
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Training Needs Analysis for Work Health, Safety (WHS)Below are examples of local worksite training that may be required. Local areas may have others that need to be provided.
Supervisors should assess their local needs and add to these training as necessary
NOTE: All workers need a local area induction and information on local emergency procedures. The need for other training must also be assessed.
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Training Needs Analysis for Work Health, Safety (WHS)Below are examples of local worksite training that may be required. Local areas may have others that need to be provided.
Supervisors should assess their local needs and add to these training as necessary
- Asbestos Awareness Training
- Autoclave Training
- Biosafety Procedures Training
- Boating- Recreational or Coxswain
- Confined Space Training
- Contractor Safety
- CPR Training
- Diving – see Manual for details
- Electrical Appliance Testing (Pts 1 & 2)
- Elevated Working Platforms
- Fire Warden Training
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- First Aid Training
- Forklift Licence
- Gas Cylinder training
- Glassware use and sharps disposal procedures
- Hazard Management Training (Risk Assessment/SOP)
- Laser Safety Training
- Liquid Nitrogen Handling Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Radiation Safety Training
- Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemicals
- Security Officer Training (Licenced)
- Waste Control Procedures
- Work Zone Traffic Management
- Working at Heights Safety Training
NOTE: All workers need a local area induction and information on local emergency procedures. The need for other training must also be assessed.
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