Work Safely at Heights

The objectives of the Introduction to Risk Assessment course are to develop the skills necessary to select and understand the appropriate risk assessment technique and ensure the process can be effectively integrated into a company’s process safety management processes.

This course has been designed for individuals who work alone or as part of a team as an operator required to wear breathing apparatus in their work role. This might be because they are working in a confined space, with hazardous gases/vapours, or in an oxygen deficient atmosphere.

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.

Training in MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres applies to situations where an individual may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. The competency requires the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.

Fires, gas leaks, bomb threats and other potentially life threatening situations can occur at any time. A well planned emergency response is essential to protect building occupants, minimising the potential for injury, death and financial loss.