Safety Observer

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Health and safety legislation.
• Work requiring a safety observer.
• Duties of a safety observer.
• Work environment conditions.
• Communication methods.
• Emergency and rescue plans.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify criteria under work permit procedures where the safety observer is required to control, monitor and maintain safety for activity.
• Identify hazardous environments and activities requiring safety observer control.
• Identify safety observer responsibilities.
• Identify emergency response measures.

Course structure

This course is conducted in a classroom environment and is theory based. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Course prerequisites

None.

Assessment process

Theory assessment which takes place when the student is ready.

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary. Current Wood Training recommendation is every two years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Appropriate streetwear can be worn.