Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Fieldwork Safety (WHSC07)

Who should attend

This course is designed for staff and post-graduate students who undertake fieldwork. It is a mandatory requirement that supervisors of these staff and post-graduate students also undertake the training.

Description

This two hour course is designed to update staff and post-graduate students undertaking fieldwork and will be delivered by a subject matter expert from the Research School of Biology.

This training is valid for five years.

Learning Outcomes

This course will cover the topics:

• Fieldwork Safety procedures
• Maintenance equipment
• Composition of a fieldwork party
• Requirements for undergraduate and volunteers for fieldwork
• First aid requirements
• Suitable clothing, PPE and communication devices

Cost

This course is free to ANU staff

For non-attendance/cancellation of a course without fees, the following charges will apply, unless the registrant nominates a colleague who meets the eligibility criteria for the course to attend in their place.

1. Notification of cancellation received within 0 – 5 working days of the course date will incur a charge equivalent to $100.00

Please note for non-attendance due to illness or caring responsibilities, reasonable evidence will be required to waive the non-attendance fee.

Registrations

A requirement of the registration process is to discuss and obtain the following from your supervisor:

• Approval to attend the training program; and
• Local area charging code