Skillvance offers a regular service by arrangement to conduct, assist in conducting and recording such meetings if a need exists.
Tool Box meetings are certainly a vital opportunity to deal with issues of importance as they arise as part of the WHS consultative process on site.

As this is an activity tailored to specific company requirements. You will need to speak directly to one of our consultants, so for assistance

please contact the office 4655 5488 or info@skillvance.com.au and a Consultant will return you call or email enquiry promptly.

Skillvance offers an inspections service either to establish safe workplaces or to maintain safe work places by regular visits.

Documentation is produced to report on inspections and to give sources of information and proposed improvements to management.

Call the office – 4655 5488 if we can be of assistance.

Topics may be tailored to participants however they are likely to include the following :

• Legislative Requirements
• Height Safety Equipment
• Ladder Safety
• Assessing Height Safety Risk
• Fitting Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Harness)
• Identify a rescue plan

Contact the office if you wish to arrange a course for your people – 02 4655 5488 or info@skillvance.com.au

It is VETAB accredited and covers the outcomes required to recognise and respond to an emergency using basic life support measures. You will receive training

from a fully qualified first aid instructor, experienced in practical demonstration, and participate in using splints, bandages and resuscitation manikins.On

successful completion of the course each student will receive a certificate, wallet sized card and accreditation for 3 years.

On completion of the course you will have a working knowledge of :

• basic principles and concepts underlying the practice of first aid
• procedures for dealing with major and minor injury and illness
• priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life threatening conditions
• basic occupational health and safety requirements in the provision of first aid
• infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
• chain of survival
• First Aiders’ skills and limitations

And know how to manage :

• abdominal injuries
• allergic reactions
• altered and loss of consciousness
• bleeding
• burns – thermal, chemical, friction, electrical
• cardiac arrest
• casualty with no signs of life
• chest pain
• choking/airway obstruction
• CPR -how to perform
• injuries: cold and crush injuries; eye and ear injuries; head, neck and spinal injuries; minor skin injuries; needle stick injuries; soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations
• bites – snake, spider, insect and marine
• environmental impact such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat stroke
• fractures
• medical conditions, including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditions
• near drowning
• poisoning and toxic substances (including chemical contamination)
• respiratory distress
• seizures
• shock
• stroke
• substance misuse – common drugs and alcohol, including illicit drugs
• Awareness of stress management techniques and available support

Be aware of social and legal issues:

• duty of care
• need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful
• importance of debriefing
• confidentiality
• own skills and limitations

Topics covered include : Statistics Identifying a Confined Space Risk management & assessments Hazards Hierarchy of hazard controls Communications

Monitor hazardous atmosphere Workplace exposure standards Fall prevention equipment First Aid appreciation Fire protection awareness

Emergency procedures Entry permits Practical exercises Assessment

Please ring the office 4655 5488

11m Plus Boom Length

This nationally accredited course covers the use of all types and size of trailer mounted, truck mounted and self-propelled boom type Elevating Work Platforms. Training will cover all aspects of theory and practical operation of EWPs. Elements covered during training are : Pre operational checks, site/job planning, setting up EWP, operate EWP and shut down EWP.

Training takes 2 days with a 3rd for assessment conducted by a WorkCover Accredited Assessor.

You must be over 18 years of age and be able to show the usual WorkCover required 100 points of identification.

Operator Yellow Card

This card is proof of completion in one or more modules of the 5 types of EWP : Vertical Lift (VL), Scissor Lift (SL), Self Propelled Boom (BL), Trailer Mounted Boom (TL), Truck Mounted (TM)

Training takes 2 – 4 hours per machine with an interim record of training issued on the day which is valid until you receive your card in the mail.

You must be over 18 years of age and be able to produce identification e.g. drivers licence.

Please ring the office 4655 5488

A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment is issued on successful completion of this course which will cover 2 full days with a 3rd day for an assessment by a WorkCover accredited assessor.

You must be over 18 years of age, speak and understand English and be able to produce the usual WorkCover required 100 points of identification.

Please phone the office 4655 5488

1. Stop/Slow Bat – RTA Blue Card (1 day)

This course is for anyone required to control road traffic using a Stop-Slow bat. It allows participants to understand the role of a Traffic Controller and apply the procedures of traffic controlling within a worksite. This course meets both RTA and WorkCover requirements.

Please Note: A current WorkCover OHS Green White Card is required for this course. You must wear enclosed footwear .

Applicant must also bring one RTA photo Id to the course as below :

1) A NSW P2 driver’s license (Green P’s) or
2) A NSW unrestricted driver’s license that has class “R” (rider) only or
3) A license from another Australian State or Territory that is the equivalent or better than the above points 1 and 2 or
4) Previous RTA T/Control Blue Card expiry date less than 2 years

2. Applying Traffic Control Plan – RTA Yellow Card (1 day)

This course is for people who will set up and work with a TCP, issued by managers. This does not allow you to modify plans or control traffic with a Stop/Slow Bat.

Please Note: A current WorkCover OHS Green White Card is required for this course. You must wear enclosed footwear.

3. Select / Modify Traffic Control Plan – Red Card (2 days)

This course is for people who may need to select and modify existing TCPs to suit work locations. It does not allow you to design a TCP.

Applicants must have :

1) Demonstrated industry experience in Traffic Control for 12 months min. or
2) Demonstrated industry experience in Applying Traffic Control Plans for 12 months min. or
3) Equivalent current industry experience or
4) A current Select/Modify Traffic Control Plans Photo ID Card

The role of an HSR is to facilitate the flow of information about health and safety issues between the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU – the new term that includes employers) and the workers in their work group. The additional powers and functions of the HSR, such as the issuing of a provisional improvement notice (PIN) or directing unsafe work practices to cease, can only be exercised if a person has undertaken this training course.

The course is available to any elected or ‘deemed’ HSR or deputy HSR who requests training.

The topics covered in the Health and Safety Representatives course include:

• Day 1 – Workplace Health and Safety Framework
• Day 2 – Consultation, Representation and Participation
• Day 3 – Role of the HSR in Issue Resolution and Minimising Risks
• Day 4 – Inspections, Notifiable Incidents and Investigation
• Day 5 – Provisional Improvement Notices (PINS) and Ceasing Unsafe Work

On successful completion of this HSR course, each participant will receive a WorkCover Health and Safety Representative Certificate. Full 5 day attendance is required.

Contact us for in-house pricing information (minimum 6 participants).

If you are looking for a Health and Safety Representatives course, contact  Skillvance today by calling 0418 209 390.

Our audits are an efficient and cost effective way of assessing how your organisation is meeting its OH&S goals and objectives, including regulated requirements and internal management benchmarks. It is often useful to have a third party professional to review current systems and protocols, to identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.

Skillvance offers the most comprehensive safety audit Sydney wide, including review of:

• evidence trails for legal compliance
• incident management
• incident record keeping
• adherence to Australian Standards
• adherence to OH&S codes of practice
• safety equipment and accessories
• communication on safety issues with subcontractors
• opportunities for training & improvement

and much more, depending on the individual requirements and aims of your business.

To speak with a consultant about booking a safety audit at a Sydney site, please call Skillvance on (02) 4655 5488 or email info@skillvance.com.au and we will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.