Information, Training and Instruction

Question 1

WHS Regs Clause 39
Provision of Information Training and Instruction

Answer 1

Provision of Information Training and Instruction

• PCBU must ensure information, training and instruction is suitable and adequate about -
  
  • nature of the work and associated risks
  • control measures implemented

Question 2

WHS (MPS) Regs Section 106
Duty to Inform Workers about the SMS

Answer 2

Duty to Inform Workers about the SMS

• The operator must ensure before a worker commences work -
  
  • given a summary of the SMS
  • informed of the right to see the documented SMS
  • summarry of any relevant PHMP
  • informed of the right to see any prepared PHMP
• Operator must ensure the documented SMS is available on request
• Operator must ensure the following plans are available -
  
  • each PCP
  • emergency plan
• If the SMS is revised the operator must ensure each worker is made aware of the revisions

Question 3

WHS (MPS) Regs Section 107
Duty to Provide Information and Training

Answer 3

Duty to Provide Information, Training and Instruction

• Mine operator must provide suitable information, training and instruction about -
  
  • hazards from work
  • control measures relating to fatigue and drugs and alcohol
  • relevant parts of the SMS
  • emergency plan
  • workers safety role under Cl 120
• Each worker must be competent in basic risk management techniques

Question 4

WHS (MPS) Regs Section 108
Duty to Provide Induction for Workers

Answer 4

Duty to Provide Induction for Workers

• Workers must be trained in the relevant parts of the SMS before they commence work

Question 5

WHS (MPS) Regs Section 109
Information for Visitors

Answer 5

Information for Visitors

• Operators must ensure authorised visitors are -
  
  • informed about risks they may be exposed to
  • instructed on health and safety precautions
  • instructed on the actions in the event of an emergency

Question 6

WHS (MPS) Regs Section 110
Review of Information, Training and Instruction

Answer 6

Review of Information, Training and Instruction

• Operator must review and revise as necessary to remain relevant

Question 7

WHS (MPS) Regs Section 111
Record of Training

Answer 7

Record of Training

• Mine operator must -
  
  • make record of any training provided
  • keep the record while the worker is engaged
  • ensure the record is made available on request by the worker