Workplace OH&S Training Needs Analysis

OH&S Training for UQ Workers

The training you require will depend on your experience, prior training and the nature of your work activities. Your training requirements may vary over time, and as your project develops and/or work activities evolve. Please ensure you review your safety training requirements with your Supervisor regularly. 

Is an Undergraduate Student considered a 'worker'?

Not usually, but sometimes. In particular circumstances an undergraduate student may be considered to be carrying out work as a 'worker' in the workplace, and as such, may be required to complete workplace OH&S inductions and training. Examples include students completing special projects or honours research in a work type environment (e.g. Research Laboratory, Workshop, Field site); students gaining work experience; students volunteering on field trips; vacation scholars etc. 

Resources

UQ Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

The table below represents the minimum safety training required to assist you to carry out your work safely. Please note: additional safety training may also be required, and task specific safety training should be discussed and arranged with your Supervisor.   

Who? When? Required Safety Inductions/Training Resources

All UQ Workers


(including Staff; Casuals; Tutors; RHD Students; Visiting Academics; Summer Research Scholars; Unpaid Trainees etc) 

 Day 1 Local Site Induction: i.e.
  • Shown the location of emergency equipment, exits & evacuation meeting points
  • Introduced to local WHSC, HSR, Floor Wardens & First Aid Officer
  • Completed the UQ "New Worker OH&S Induction Checklist" with assistance from Supervisor and WHSC.
Online Safety Training: i.e.
  • Completed the UQ online "General Workplace Safety Induction" module 
  • Completed the UQ online "Annual Fire Safety Training" module
within 1 month
  • Specific Safety Training Needs Analysis (TNA) completed with Supervisor
All Supervisors & Managers

(including Academics who Supervise and/or Manage Staff/Students)		 as soon as practicable
  • HEW 5-7 "OH&S for Supervisors & Managers"
  • HEW 8-10 "Senior Managers OH&S Training"
  • Academic (Supervisors) "OH&S for Supervisors & Managers"
  • Academic (Managers) "Senior Managers OH&S Training"
Grounds,
Maintenance & 
Workshop Workers		 prior to commencing
specified work
  • Copies of required certificates / licences must be provided to Supervisor and recorded on Aurion
Field Workers prior to commencing
field work
  • Complete the UQ Fieldwork Safety Induction module
Fire Safety Officer as soon as practicable
  • Fire Safety Officer Training
  
First Aid Officers prior to appointment as FAO
  • Attend 'Apply First Aid' training
Hazardous Chemicals Users / Workers prior to commencing work with hazardous chemicals
  • Complete the UQ Chemical Safety Training module
Laboratory 
Workers		 prior to commencing
laboratory work
  • Complete the UQ Laboratory Safety Induction module/s
  • Attend a local Lab Safety Induction (by local Lab Manager)
  • Lab Safety Training Needs Analysis completed with Supervisor
Lab Workers -
PC2		 prior to commencing work
in a certified PC2 laboratory 
  • as above (for Laboratory Workers)
    +
  • online Blackboard Module
    OHS-Biosafety
Lab Workers -
Quarantine		 prior to working with Quarantine Materials
  • as above (for Laboratory Workers)
    +
  • Attend 'Working with Quarantine Material' training
  • Complete AQIS certified training (QAPAP)
Radiation Workers prior to working with radioactive sources
  • Attend 'Radiation Safety with Unsealed Sources' training
    & / or
  • Attend 'Safety with Analytical X-Ray Equipment' training
    +
  • Hold certificate issued by Qld Health
Radiation Safety
Officer		 prior to appointment as the RSO
  • as above (for Radiation Workers)
    +
  • Attend 'Radiation Safety Officer' training
    +
  • Hold certificate issued by Qld Health
Security Officer as soon as practicable
  • Security Provider Licence (Individual - Class 1)
  • First Aid Training
    + may require:
  • Security Provider Licence (Individual - Class 2)
  
Traffic Officer as soon as practicable
  • Traffic Controller Licence
  • How to Deal with Difficult People Training
  
Work Health & Safety
Coordinators		 prior to appointment as WHSC
  • Attend 'Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator' training
  • WHSC Training - no dates set for 2012 due to legislation changes
Work Health & Safety
Representatives		 after election as HSR
  • Attend 'Work Health & Safety Representative' training
    Note: HSR training is recommended, but not mandatory
  • UQ HSR Training - no dates set for 2012 due to legislation changes
External
Contractors		 prior to commencing
work on site
  • Complete the UQ Contractor Safety Induction

 

 

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Please submit a copy of your competency assessment certificate to your Supervisor, HR Officer and/or local WHSO to ensure completion is recorded against your records.

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