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MARCSTA Work Health and Safety Induction

Cost RRP$140 incl GST*     Book a Course      Course Details (A)       Program Content (B)

*The recommended price can vary depending on what course materials and refreshments each training provider supplies.  All requests for receipts for taxation purposes must be directed to the training provider.) 

 

 

(A) Course Details

  • 8 hour program* , delivered face-to-face (online delivery not available for any MARCSTA programs)
  • Class size limited to 20.
  • An introduction to health and safety working practices.
  • Designed for all major industry sectors.
  • Must be refreshed every two years to ensure awareness of current legislative and regulatory requirements,  industry and OHS practices. (link to Refresher and Fast Track)
  • A 90 day ‘grace’ period is allowed for revalidation. Beyond this period, a full induction must be completed to reinstate the currency of the card.
  • MARCSTA Work Health and Safety Induction does not replace the employer site-specific safety induction.
  • After your MARCSTA, successful completion of a practical assessment in your workplace will entitle you 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.  (link to this)

 

(B) 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