Short Courses

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This program addresses the skills and knowledge for those responsible for stopping and starting traffic in temporary traffic management situations using a stop/slow bat or boom gate. This program provides Council staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to support the safe operation of work crews on public roads.

This one-day course informs participants of the WHS risks posed by working with “Hazardous Substances” or dangerous goods. Certain Council employees come into contact with these substances every day, as well as needing to be aware of actions to take in the event of a spill. The program clarifies the distinction between what is a Hazardous Substance” and what is a “Dangerous Good” and provides advice ( within your existing Council policies and procedures ) about the proper way to deal with these items.

This course aims to raise awareness of the potential hazards and risks associated with pesticide use and to provide pract ical informat ion with regards to safe chemical handling and application. This course introduces pesticide users to the principles of calibration. Participants will be expected to calibrate a piece of handheld equipment such as a knapsack, drench gun or injectable.

This program will give your staff the skills and knowledge to safely load and unload cargo. Drivers and others loading vehicles may cause accidents if they do not drive safely whilst driving or towing loads. The same thing applies if the weight of the cargo is not secured or distributed properly. This can affect the handling of the vehicle. The course highlights how to correctly store cargo using various teathering methods.

This program will focus on manual handling and will highlight the following aspects Lifting and lowering Carrying Pushing and pulling Holding Manoeuvring and awkward postures Repetitive tasks Team lifting.

Safe work practices are an essential part of every Council workplace. While the mantra that “safety is everyone’s responsibility” is of ten heard, it is not always applied. All Councils have staff dedicated to establishing and maintaining a safe work environments, but this 2-day course can be used to provide a wider range of staff with the skills and knowledge to recognise and act upon safety issues wi thout needing to call or wai t on the formal process. It is a step above “safety awareness” , and does empower part icipants to act appropriately and with initiative.

This program will assist in learning the key skills of chainsaw operation and felling small trees. It will focus on giving students basic understanding both in knowledge and skills in the safe use of chainsaws and the felling of trees correct ly and safely in the workplace.