General Safety Induction (Work Safely and Follow OHS Procedures)

This eight hour program, delivered face-to-face, is competency based and incorporates adult learning training concepts. Successful completion of a practical assessment in their workplace will entitle candidates to a Statement of Attainment for the national unit of competency RIIOHS201A Work Safely and Follow OH&S Policies and Procedures, from the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09.

Presented in a classroom situation of not more than 20 persons, the only pre-requisite is that the candidate must meet normal literacy requirements. A certificate of completion (laminated card) is issued to each successful candidate.

The program is designed for workers engaged in the following major industry sectors:

• metalliferous mining
• coal mining
• drilling
• extractive industries
• civil construction

and other industrial workplaces as a basic introduction to health and safety working practices.

General Safety Inductions must be refreshed every two years to ensure awareness of current legislative and regulatory requirements, and industry and OHS practices.

This refresher process can be undertaken through participation in our General Safety Refresher program or the alternative Fast Track option.

To ensure continuous currency, the card must be revalidated before its expiry date.

A 90 day ‘grace’ period is allowed for revalidation. Beyond this period, a full eight hour induction must be completed to reinstate the currency of the card.

Please note that the General Safety Induction does not replace the employer site-specific safety induction program which identifies the hazards at that workplace.

Elements and Performance Criteria - Program Content

Element 1: Access and Apply Site Safety Procedures

• Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
• Carry out isolation of energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources, including tagging according to required procedure 
• Locate destinations within the site by interpreting and applying site plans, site transport rules and appropriate signage 
• Identify and act on or report breaches in site safety in accordance with required procedures 

Element 2: Apply Personal Safety Measures

• Use personal protective equipment in accordance with required procedures 
• Establish and maintain a clean and tidy safe working area in accordance with required procedures 
• Obtain permits and clearances in accordance with required procedures, before specialised work is carried out 
• Apply safe manual handling procedures in accordance with guidance and/or procedures 
• Identify and apply site procedures for conduct of high risk activities 

Element 3: Apply Operational Safety Measures

• Recognise and respond to alarms in accordance with required procedures
• Identify and clarify own responsibility in regard to emergency situation procedures and respond to and report emergency situations in accordance with required procedures 
• Apply basic fire fighting techniques in accordance with requirements
• Identify emergency escape route(s) and procedures in accordance with requirements 

Element 4: Maintain Personal Well-Being for Job 

• Identify risks to personal well-being and recognise preventative strategies to minimise impact on site 
• Identify, act on and report situations which may endanger the individual or others 
• Access and explain site requirements for fitness for duty 
• Adhere to site policies in relation to smoking, alcohol and drug use 

Element 5: Identify and Report Incidents 

• Understand site incident and injury statistics in accordance with required procedures 
• Report and record incidents and injuries in accordance with required procedures
• Contribute to and participate in incident investigations in accordance with the responsibilities and protection under the relevant legislation