OHS Training Matrix Guide

OHS Training Matrix Instructions
Use the OHS training matrix to identify required safety training. Refer to the addititional tabs to identify specific "learning pathways" and linkages to OHS training tools. the Training Planner to manage the on-boarding process and requisites for professional practice. This matrix forms part of OHSMS 1-8#21 Occupational Health and Safety Induction Training Use
OHS Training Matrix Definitions Ledgend

Generic training (Core knowledge) - OHS skills and knowledge which is commonly required. Risk specific training (Work enviroment) is identified according to the nature of the work being conducted and the associated risks within the working enviroment. Task specific training (Role based) are the skills and knowledge which an individual may require training in to complete their work tasks in a safe manner. Training Category A = Developing your awareness Training Category U = Developing your understanding Non-Direct Care Workers: Staff that provide peripheral healthcare support (examples: Admin, Technical, Trade) Direct Care Workers: Staff that work directly with patients (examples: Nurse, Doctor, Dentist, Allied Health Worker, Wardsman) Training Required TNA Training Needs Analysis Required [Refer to Associated RPP (blue) TABs]
> Refer to the Orange TAB for:
Mandatory OHS training can be defined as compulsory training which is to be delivered to all staff, as mandated by:
1. 2. 3. 4. Relevant Commonwealth or State legislation and/or administrative policy Code of Practice or Regulation linked to legislation OHS Standards and Work Practice Directives Queensland Health HR policies/Integrated (HR/IR Resource Manual)
> Refer to the Blue TAB for:
Requisite for Professional Practice (RPP)
Requisite for Professional Practice (RPP) training is training deemed compulsory for employees when relevant to their location, occupation, specialty requirements of their position or work unit or when based on risk assessment processes. This training can be deemed as mandatory for certain individuals, but is not required by all employees within Queensland Health. > Refer to the Green TAB for:
Professional Development
Professional development activities are : Role specific learning. Professional, personal and team development. Management and leadership development. Industrially driven learning and development. Other training and skill development. Training requirements are to be identified through industrial agreement, the performance appraisal and development (PAD) process (refer Performance Appraisal and Development HR Policy G9), or other methods. The identification of developmental training needs and PAD processes are to commence during the on-boarding process.
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OHS Induction Training Implementation Standard
Appendix 2 - OHS Training Matrix
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OHS ORIENTATION (Generic/Core OHS Training) Orientation - Legislation,Policy,Standards & Best Practice, Overview of OHS EMERGENCY RESPONSE (Generic/Core OHS Training) Local Emergency Procedures FIRE AND EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS (Generic/Core OHS Training) General Evacuation Instructions First Response Evacuation Instructions ADVANCED OHS (Task Specific OHS Training ) Legslation,Policy,Standards specific to Supervisors & Managers (To be developed) ERGONOMICS/ MSD PREVENTION (Task and Risk Specific OHS Training ) Introduction to the Prevention and Management of Musculosketal Disorders Patient Handling Tasks Manual Handling Tasks Personal Computers Repetitive / Sustained Tasks SECURITY (Task and Risk Specific OHS Training ) Aggressive Behaviour Management AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT (Task and Risk Specific OHS Training ) Orientation to Occupational Violence ABM Awareness ABM Verbal Descalation ABM Basic Personal Safety ABM Basic Personal Safety Refresher ABM Restrictive Practices ABM Restrictive Practices Refresher DRIVER SAFEY (Task Specific OHS Training ) Australian / New Zealand Standard 2299.1.1999 Occupational driving operations. LOCAL OHS INDUCTION (Task Specific OHS Training)
Prior to commencement of duties
Blended Learning
QH Online District
Annually E-Learning
Within 1 month
Blended Learning
As Required Annually Per Building
U U
Within 48hrs Within 30 Days
Local Induction As Required Annually One on One Per Building Info Session As Required Induction / DVD 2 yrs Per Building
TNA
TNA
TNA
Within 3 months of appointment
Handbook eLearning
QH Online
As Required
A TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA TNA U U U U
Within 6 weeks of appointment Within 6 weeks of appointment Within 6 weeks of appointment Within 6 weeks of appointment Within 6 weeks of appointment
Self Directed eLearning Flexible Delivery Flexible Delivery Self Directed eLearning Face to Face
QH Online
As Required
As Required Annually As Required Annually As Required Annually As Required Annually
TNA
TNA
TNA
TNA
TNA
TNA
Classroom
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Prior to commencement of duties When identified (TNA) When identified (TNA) When identified (TNA) When required When identified (TNA) When required
Handbook eLearning Local Induction Classroom Classroom Classroom Classroom Classroom
Induction / DVD QH ABM Instructor QH ABM Instructor QH ABM Instructor QH ABM Instructor QH ABM Instructor QH ABM Instructor
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TNA
TNA
TNA
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OHS Induction Training Implementation Standard
Appendix 2 - OHS Training Matrix
Identification of hazards, risk assessment and risk management, and hierarchy of controls WASTE MANAGEMENT (Generic OHS Training) Induction - Legislation,Policy,Standards & Best Practice HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (Task and Risk Specific OHS Training ) Induction - Legislation,Policy,Standards & Best Practice ChemAlert - Hazardous Materials Register (Safety Material Data Sheets, Risk Assessments) CONTRACTOR SAFETY INDUCTION - Construction (Generic OHS Training) Legislative Compliance, Roles, Responsibilities, Contractual Agreements (Specific to Construction Contractors) Now Live!
TNA
Immediately
Local Induction Site Specific As Required One on One Session
YES
TNA
Handbook eLearning
QH Online
Permanent
YES
TNA TNA
TNA TNA
A A
Within 3 months of appointment When identified
Handbook eLearning Induction
QH Online
Permanent
YES NO
As Required As Required
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Immediately
Handbook eLearning
QH Online
As Required
YES
* Refer to Definitions Legend TAB for more information.
*Note: Use this document as evidence of best practice (TNA is linked to plan
Sample Template - OHS Training Planner

Start Date
7/1/2010 7/1/2010 7/1/2010
Priority
1 1 2
Payroll #
123456 123456 123456
Staff Name
Example Name Example Name Example Name
Course Status
Mandatory RPP Mandatory
LMS QH Course Name

Health and Safety Orientation Local OHS Induction Introduction to the Prevention and Management of Musculosketal Disorders Safe Driver Training
Training Comments/Status
Organise a time to use unit computer Buddy System Organise a time to use unit computer
7/1/2010
123456
Example Name
RPP
Organise a time to use unit computer
e of best practice (TNA is linked to planning and training is documented)
Required Completion Date

7/1/2010 7/2/2010 8/14/2010
Date Completed
7/1/2010 7/2/2010 7/15/2010
Validity Period
Permanent unit specific Permanent - single attendance no annual refresher Permanent
8/14/2010
Course Status
Mandatory
LMS Course Name

Health and Safety Orientation
Course Description
DVD and or Face to Face (Generic/Core) Mandatory Core Components:
Welcome OHS Strategic Plan, Vision OHS Support Network Legislation Hazards Identification, Risk Assessment & Hierarchy of Control Incident Reporting Healthcare Hazards Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) Ergonomic Hazards Healthcare Ergonomics Slips, Trips and Falls Safety Handling of Sharps Plant and Equipment Electrical Hazards Personal Protective Equipment Accidents and First Aid Rehabilitation and Return to Work Housekeeping Driver Safety Fit for Work Smoking Drugs and Alcohol Harassment & Bullying Employee Assistance Service Security Emergency Planning Emergency Roles and Responsibilites Emergency Response Training Manually Operated Fire Alarms Emergency Evacuation Procedure Safety Culture
Mandatory
Orientation to Occupational Violence
DVD and or Face to Face (Generic/Core) Mandatory Core Components: OV - What is it and why does it happen OV - What is Queensland Health doing about it Identifying Occupational Violence Principles for Managing OV Risks OV Risk assessment Preventative and Control Strategies Post Incident Review What can you do about OV Support for Staff
Mandatory
General Evacuation Instructions
location of the fire safety reference points for the building; and Instructions in the procedures for evacuating the building safely in the event of a fire or hazardous materials emergency Instructions about the method of operation of manually operated fire alarms and fire fighting equipment in the building Obtain DVD Flexible delivery, generic awareness of MSD across the healthcare ergonomics streams: patient handling tasks manual handling tasks repetitive and sustained tasks workplace design and covering: QH policy legislative requirements risk management process MSD risk factors MSD injury prevention/ management principles hazard/ incident reporting and injury management procedures.
Mandatory
First-response Evacuation Instructions
Mandatory
Introduction to the Prevention and Management of Musculosketal Disorders
Health and Safety Mandatory Training Resources 1. Online Health and Safety Orientation
2. Orientation to Occupational Violence OHSMS 2-60-1#38 - To request a DVD email Violence_Prevention@health.qld.gov. 3. Fire SafetyTraining DVD - To request a DVD email Firesafety@health.qld.gov.au or Ring 3117 6407
4. Fire and Evacuation Training Work Practice Directive OHSMS 2-36#38 - this includes the certificates (training records) fo 5. Introduction to the Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Mandatory Training)
Pre- requisites / Specifications

QH Online Orientation 1 & 2
Target Audience
All Staff. Alignment to HR Policy G6 Orientation & Inducation (prior to commencement of duties)
Selection for audience

Required for all staff
NIL
All Staff. Alignment to HR Policy G6 Orientation & Induction (prior to commencement of duties) Content may overlap with Awareness and reduce required time due to individual HSD time allocation.
NIL
Nil
All Staff. Alignment to HR Policy G6 Orientation & Induction
All Staff
Nil
All Staff. Alignment to HR Policy G6 Orientation & Induction
All Staff
Nil
Based on pay stream: Professional Operational Alignment to HR Policy G6 Orientation Medical Dental & Induction Administrative Buidling / Engineering Technical All Staff.
DVD email Violence_Prevention@health.qld.gov.au or Ring 3117 6412
d.gov.au or Ring 3117 6407
this includes the certificates (training records) for General Evacuation and First Response
orders (Mandatory Training)
Target Days
Validity Period
Permanent - single Prior to commencement of attendance no annual refresher duties
Permanent - single Prior to commencement of attendance no annual refresher duties
Within 2 days of commencement
1 yr
Within 30 days of commencement
2 yrs
Within 6 weeks of Permanent - single commencement of attendance no annual refresher duties
Course Status
Requisite for Professional Practice
LMS Course Name

Local OHS Induction
Course Description
Face to Face (Hands On) - Safely operate plant/equipment as determined by job tasks that need to be performed. - Work unit standard operating procedures and or safe work practices. - Local work unit induction provided by supervisor,manager or via buddy system. - Identification of hazards, risk assessment and risk management, including hierarchy of controls - Incident Reporting and completing an Incident Report Form Examples:
Biosafety Building Hazards Chemical Safety Confined Spaces Electrical Hazards Fieldwork Gene Technology Laboratory Safety Lasers Plant Safety Radiation Travel Visitors to the work area Working After Hours
Work Unit Resources (list your own)

1. Health and Safety Induction Checklist (OHS Training Toolkit) 2. Other (list and or link your own)

OHS Orientation
Target Audience
All Staff

Staff that need to operate plant or equipment
Target Days
Prior to commencement of duties
Validity Period
Ongoing
Course Status
PENDING DEVELOPMENT: Requisite for Professional Practice
LMS Course Name
Course Description
Advanced OHS
Self Directed E-Learning and or Face to Face (Blended Learning)
Legislation, Policy, Standards, SMS, Risk Management, Incident Reporting, Investigation and Action Management, Basic Knowledge of Injury Management, Provision of Information, Instruction and Training, TNA, Roles and Responsibilities specific to Supervisors & Managers
[To Be Developed]
Advanced OHS Resources

1. Online Advanced Health and Safety (in development)
Target Audience
OHS Orientation
Supervisors and Mangers
Staff with supervisor or manager responsibilities
Target Days
Validity Period
Within 3 months of 2 yrs commencement of duties
Course Status
LMS Course Name
Course Description
ABM Course: The ABM training course is designed as a progressive pathway of units from the 30554QLD Cert III Aggressive Beh assessed training needs of the work area, the role and tasks that different staff perform. Mandatory Requisite for Professional Practice Orientation to Occupational Violence - Refer to Mandatory TAB ABM Occupational Violence Awareness This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to identify situations for potential violence in a healthcare setting. The knowledge enables more effective response to crisis situations where violence or threats of violence is directed towards self, co-workers, patients and others. This course describes the skills and knowledge required to respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour of clients and others. These skills are associated with handling difficult incidents rather than managing ongoing behaviour difficulties. [Component 2 of Cert III in ABM] This course focuses specifically on the ability to apply basic defensive techniques in a security risk situation. It requires the ability to use basic lawful defensive techniques to protect the safety of self and others. [Component 3 of Cert III in ABM] This course focuses on refreshing the ability to apply basic defensive techniques in a security risk situation. It requires the ability to use basic lawful defensive techniques to protect the safety of self and others. [Component 4 of Cert III in ABM]
ABM Verbal De-escalation
ABM Basic Personal Safety
ABM Basic Personal Safety Refresher
ABM Restrictive Practices
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to prevent harm to a person in a healthcare setting. The course requires the ability to make sound judgements on the necessity of using appropriate methods and devices and the restrictions that apply to their use. [Component 5 of Cert III in ABM] This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to select and apply appropriate team based techniques to minimise risk to self and others when dealing with aggressive and violent behaviour.
ABM Team Restrictive Practices
ABM Restrictive Practices Refresher
This half day refresher course focuses on refreshing the skills and knowledge required to prevent harm to a person in a healthcare setting. It requires the ability to make sound judgements on the necessity of using appropriate methods and devices and the restrictions that apply to their use. This half day refresher course focuses on refreshing the skills and knowledge required to select and apply appropriate team based techniques to minimise risk to self and others when dealing with aggressive and violent behaviour.
ABM Team Restrictive Practices Refresher
Aggressive Behaviour Management (also known as Occupational Violence) Resources
1. Orientation to Occupational Violence OHSMS 2-60-1#38 - To request a DVD email Violence_Prevention@health.qld.gov. 2. Occupational Violence Documents (example OVRAT) [Risk Assessment Tool]
Target Audience
of units from the 30554QLD Cert III Aggressive Behaviour Management qualification. The course addresses theoretical and practical skills at different lev perform.
atory TAB Orientation Training is specific to the workers role and tasks performed (risk based attendance following Occupational Violence Risk Assessment [OVRA] and a Training Needs Analysis [TNA]
Must have completed the Awareness unit
Training is specific to the workers role and tasks performed (risk based attendance following Occupational Violence Risk Assessment [OVRA] and a Training Needs Analysis [TNA]
Must have completed the Awareness and Verbal De-escalation units
Must have completed the Awareness, Verbal De-escalation and Basic Personal Safety units
Must have completed the Awareness, Verbal De-escalation and Basic units
Must have completed the Awareness, Verbal De-escalation and Basic Personal Safety and Restrictive Practices units
Must have completed the Awareness, Verbal De-escalation, Basic Personal Safety and Restrictive Practices units within the last twelve months
Must have completed the Awareness, Verbal De-escalation, Basic Personal Safety and Restrictive Practices and Team Restrictive Practices units within the last twelve months
DVD email Violence_Prevention@health.qld.gov.au or Ring 3117 6412
Target Days
Validity Period
. The course addresses theoretical and practical skills at different levels dependant upon the
provided to staff based on findings of the Occupational Violence Risk Assessment. Training is specific to the workers role and task performed
ASAP when identified via TNA
Permanent - single attendance no annual refresher
Permanent - single attendance no annual refresher
provided to staff based on findings of the Occupational Violence Risk Assessment. Training is specific to the workers role and task performed provided to staff based on findings of the Occupational Violence Risk Assessment. Training is specific to the workers role and task performed
Annual Refresher (1 day course)
Annual Refresher (Half day course)
Course Status
LMS Course Name

OHS Maintenance and Construction Contractors
Course Description
Self Directed E-Learning and or Face to Face (Generic/Core) Mandatory Core Components:
Introduction Your Obligations Prior to Arriving Arriving Onsite Risk Management Controlling Risks Personal Protective Equipment Working Outdoors Housekeeping Sharps Manual Tasks Noise Traffic Management Mobile Phones Drugs, Alcohol, Medication and Smoking Permits to Work Hot Work Working at Heights Confined Spaces Electrical Safety Live Work Plant and Equipment Compressed Air Excavation and Trenches Hazardous Materials Chemical Spills Asbestos Reporting Injury or Illness Site Emergencies Summary Assessment

If performing construction work, Contractor must have in possession General Construction Induction Card. The person must also hold relevant licences and qualifications.
Target Audience
Maintenance and Construction Contractors

Labour Hire
Target Days
Prior to work commencing
Validity Period
12 months
Health and Safety Orientation Resources

1. Online Contractor Safety Induction (approved for release Nov 2010) *Note: Username & Password Required. Username: contractor Password: qh
2. OHSMS 1-23#38 Safety Management of Maintence and Construction Contractors Work Practice Directive (approved for release Nov 2010) 3. OHSMS 1-23-1#38 Occupational Health and Safety Handbook for Maintenance and Construction Contractors Better Practice Guidelines approved for release (Nov 2010)
Course Status
LMS Course Name
Course Description
Self Directed E-Learning (Task Specific Training) Core Components: Driving behaviour Driving attitude Vehicle familiarisation Speeding and hazards Fatigue Rural and remote driving International drivers
Requisite for Professional Safe Driver Training Practice
Driver Safety Resources

1. Online Driver Safety Program: Training & Instruction 2. Driver Safety Handbook OHSMS 2-26#21 (in consultation phase) 3. Additional Training and Instruction Information (e.g MicroGrants) 4. Generic Risk Assessment Tool

Nil
Target Audience
Staff who drive vehicles (fleet cars) or bicylces while working for Queensland Health

Based on pay stream: Administrative Allied Health Medical Nursing Professional Operational Technical Where driving tasks are a requirement of the job role.
Target Days
Validity Period
Within 6 weeks of Permanent commencement of duties or before staff drive a vehicle
Course Status
LMS Course Name
PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSD) Mandatory OFFICE ERGONOMICS Requisite for Professional Practice Design and Use of Computer Workstations Self Assessment
Introduction to the Prevention and Management of Musculosketal Disorders - Refer to Mandat
MANUAL HANDLING TASKS Requisite for Professional Practice Manual Handling Task Specific Training
Manual Handling Assessment
PARTICIPATORY ERGONOMICS TRAINING PROGRAMS Refer to Professional Development TAB PATIENT HANDLING Refer to Patient Handling TAB PENDING DEVELOPMENT: Requisite for Professional Practice Manual Handling Fundamentals
Design and Use of Computer Workstations Training
Design and Use of Computer Workstations Self Assessment
Ergonomic Resources
1. Introduction to the Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Mandatory Training) 2. Manual Handling Resources [Refer to: Tools to assist manual task risk assessment] 3. Office Ergonomic Resources
Course Description
Target Audience
ISORDERS (MSD) Management of Musculosketal Disorders - Refer to Mandatory TAB
This is a self assessment of Nil computer set up and use, completed via physical offering (self assessment checklist) mode. The assessment will assist workers to identify and record: ergonomic problems with their own workstation and recommendations made and corrective actions taken
For workers who use a personal computer.
This work area specific training is delivered via instructor led (face to face) training, and involves practical instruction in the safe work procedures used to carry out the specific manual handling task. Details of what was covered must be kept with the training records.
Introduction to the Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). Manual Handling Fundamentals.
Workers who perform manual handling tasksdetermined by job description
This is an instructor led (face to Manual Handling Task Specific Training face) assessment of the worker's ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, in accordance with the work area specific safe work procedures. Details of what was covered must be kept with the local training records.
This orientation training is Introduction to the Prevention and delivered via either instructor led Management of Musculoskeletal (face to face) or web-based (self Disorders (MSD). directed) training. This course provides an overview of the basic prinicples of safe manual handling for commonly performed manual handling tasks (excluding patient handling tasks). This orientation training is Nil delivered via either instructor led (face to face) or web-based (self directed) training. This course provides an overview of the basic prinicples for how to safely set-up and use a computer workstation. This is a self assessment of Completion of the Design and Use of computer set up and use, Computer Workstations e-learning completed via e-learning mode. training module. The assessment will assist workers to identify and record: ergonomic problems with their own workstation and recommendations made and corrective actions taken .
Workers who are constant users of a computer (i.e. use a computer from >66% of the day)
Workers who are constant users of a computer (i.e. use a computer from >66% of the day)
skeletal Disorders (Mandatory Training)
al task risk assessment]
Target Days
Validity Period
For workers who use a personal computer.
Based on pay stream: Professional Operational Medical Dental Administrative Buidling / Engineering Technical
Completed initially Ongoing within 6 weeks of commencement of duties, and thereafter as required (based on training needs analysis).
Completed initially within 6 weeks of commencement, and there-after on an annual basis (based on training needs analysis).
1yr
Completed once, within 6 weeks of commencement of duties.
Permanent - single attendance , no annual refresher
For workers who a constant users of a personal computer
Within 6 weeks of commencement of duties
1yr
For workers who a constant users of a personal computer
Initially within 6 1yr weeks of commencement of duties ; thereafter at least annually or ongoing as required (based on training).
Based on Once pay stream: Professio nal Operation al Medical Dental Administr
Ongoing
In developm ent not yet released
Participat ory Ergonomi cs (PE) Team Initial Training and Assessme nt
Training TBA (customis ed to the work area) to equip members of the participato ry
Members of the participato ry ergonomic s team in the work area
Ongoing
Based on pay stream: Professio nal Operation al Medical Dental Administr
Once
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Course Status
LMS Course Name

Chemalert
Course Description
This course enables participants to understand simple, standardised access to Chemalert and the skills and knowledge to manage hazardous substances and dangerous goods in the workplace. Self Directed E-Learning (Task Specific Training) Outlines responsibilities in handling & storage of harzardous chemicals & materials under QH policy & legislation
Hazardous Materials Awareness
HAZMAT Resources
1. Online Hazardous Materials Training 2. Hazardous Materials Management Using ChemAlert

NIL
Target Audience
All Staff

Staff that handle chemicals, purchase chemicals, store chemicals, print product labels or maintain a hazardous material register.
OHS Orientation
All Staff
NIL
Target Days
Validity Period
Anytime (ideally Ongoing before they use, store or handle any hazardous materials in the workplace).
Anytime
Permanent
Course Status
LMS Course Name

Generic Patient Handling Techniques/ Equipment
Patient Handling Task Specific Training
Patient Handling Assessment
Train the Trainer Courses Requisite for Professional Practice Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainer Course
Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainer Refresher Training and Re-Assessment
Patient Handling Lead Trainer Initial Assessment
Patient Handling Lead Trainer Re-Assessment
Patient Handling Lead Trainer Refresher Training & Recertification
PENDING DEVELOPMENT:
Patient Handling Fundamentals
Ergonomic Resources
1. Think Smart Patient Handling training and assessment requirements (Refer to Part B Section 7) 2. Patient Handling Resources [Refer to: Facility and Unit Risk Assessment Tools (FURAT)]
Course Description
This orientation training is delivered via instructor led (face to face) training. This course involves practical training in the generic patient handling safe work procedures, including: preferred patient handling techniques, including safe use of equipment, aids and techniques considerations for emergency situations. Details of what was covered must be kept with the local training records. This work area specfic training is delivered via instructor led (face to face) training, and involves practical instruction in patient handling safe work procedures specific to the work area. This will include: individual patient handling assessment (where relevant to the workers scope of practice) safe work procedures for patient handling techniques and equipment, as determined by training needs analysis ongoing task specific training provided as required, based on training needs analysis Details of what was covered must be kept with the local training records.

Patient Handling Fundamentals (Note: although the web based version of the Patient Handling Fundamentals training material is pending development, districts can use existing training materials in the interim).
Target Audience
All direct patient care workers who perform patient handling tasksdetermined by job description.
Patient Handling Fundamentals & Generic Patient Handling Techniques / Equipment Training (Note: in some facilities, initial Task Specific Training & Generic Patient Handling Techniques/ Equipment training will delivered as one session).
All direct patient care workers who perform patient handling tasksdetermined by job description
This is an instructor led (face to Patient Handling Task face) patient handling Specific Training assessment of individual workers. It includes the worker's selection and use of safe patient handling procedures, including the use of safe postures and movements, and the safe use of equipment. The assessment is based on training needs analysis. Details of what was covered must be kept with the local training and assessment records.
All direct patient care workers who perform patient handling tasksdetermined by job description
This course is delivered via instructor led (face to face) training, and provides the initial training and assessment required to be certified as a Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainer.
For eligibility to become a Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainer, refer to Section 7 of the Think Smart Patient Handling Better Practice Guidelines 2nd edition.
This course is designed for workers who wish to become certified as a Patient Handling Ward/ Unit Trainer i.e. able to deliver training and assessment (to a level relevant to their own professional scope of practice) of other workers at the local ward/ unit level.
This course is delivered via instructor led (face to face) training, and provides the annual refresher training and reassessment for existing Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainers.
Completion of the Patient Handling Existing Patient Ward/Unit Trainer Course. To maintain Handling Ward/Unit Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainer Trainers. certification, the trainer is required to: conduct a minimum of 3 patient handling training/ assessment sessions per year, and Training is based on training attend annual refresher training and needs analysis. Details of what be re-assessed as competent (based was covered must be kept with on criterion referenced assessment) by the local training and a Patient Handling Lead Trainer. assessment records. The trainer re-assessment involves a criterion referenced assessment to assess their ability to deliver patient handling training and assessment to direct care workers (to a level relevant to their own professional scope of practice), including the selection and use of safe patient handling procedures. This is the initial assessment required for Patient Handling Lead Trainer certification. Certification is obtained by attending an instructor led (face to face) Patient Handling Lead Trainer course, or via an instructor led (face to face) direct assessment. Both options require completion of both practical and theory assessment criteria. Assessment is conducted by a Healthcare Ergonomics Consultant, or delegate. Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainer Course For eligibility to become a Patient Handling Lead Trainer, refer to section 7 of the Think Smart Patient Handling Better Practice Guidelines 2nd edition Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainers who wish to be assessed for Patient Handling Lead Trainer certification (ie able to conduct training and assessment of Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainers).
This is an instructor led (face to Patient Handling Lead Trainer face) annual assessment of a certification Patient Handling Lead Trainer. The assessment is conducted via peer review by another lead trainer (or delegate). It assesses their ability to deliver patient handling training and assessment to prospective or current Patient Handling Ward/Unit Trainers. The assessment involves peer review of individual patient handling skills and course delivery by another patient handling lead trainer (or delegate). Details of what was covered must be kept with the local training records. This is an instructor led (face to face) refresher training and recertification course, delivered by a Healthcare Ergonomics Consultant (or delegate). Patient Handling Lead Trainer certification.
Existing Patient Handling Lead Trainers.
Existing Patient Handling Lead Trainers.
To maintain Patient Handling Lead Trainer certification, the trainer is required to: Re-certification is based on Conduct a minimum of 3 training criterion referenced sessions per year (at least one of which assessment, incorporating both must be training of Patient Handling theory and practical elements. Ward/Unit Trainers); Actively participate in patient handling forums/network/in-service opportunities; Be re-assessed annually peer review of individual patient handling skills and course delivery by another Patient Handling Lead Trainer or delegate; and Attend 2nd yearly refresher training and recertification course, run by a Healthcare Ergonomics Consultant or delegate.
This orientation training is Introduction to the Prevention and delivered via either instructor led Management of Musculoskeletal (face to face) or web-based (self Disorders (MSD). directed) training. This course provides an overview of the theory components for generic patient handling training.
All direct patient care workers who perform patient handling tasksdetermined by job description.
irements (Refer to Part B Section 7) Assessment Tools (FURAT)]

Based on pay stream: Professional Operational Medical Dental
Target Days
Validity Period
Completed once Permanent - single only, within 6 weeks attendance , no of commencement annual refresher of duties.
Completed initially Ongoing within 6 weeks of commencement, and there-after on an as-needed basis (as determined by training needs analysis).
Completed initially within 6 weeks of commencement, and there-after on an annual basis (based on training needs analysis).
1 yr
Completed once only.
1yr
Annual
1yr
Completed once only.
2yrs
Annual
1yr
completed every 2 years
2yrs
Completed once Permanent - single only, within 6 weeks attendance , no of commencement annual refresher of duties.
Course Status
LMS Course Name
Course Description
ABM Course: The ABM training course is designed as a progressive pathway of units from the 30554QLD Cert III Aggressive Beh dependant upon the assessed training needs of the work area, the role and tasks that different staff perform. Requisite for Professional Practice ABM Basic Personal Safety [CPPSEC2017A] Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques 3 Days (may vary where student RPLs) [Component 3 of 30554QLD Cert III] 1. Identify need to use defensive techniques 2. Apply basic communication and negotiation techniques 3. Apply basic defensive techniques. 5 Days (may vary where student RPLs) [Component 5 of 30554QLD Cert III] 1. Identify need to deploy a team to control a violent incident 2. Apply restrictive practice utilising team tactics and techniques 3. Isolate and control patient 4. Evaluate response
ABM Team Restrictive Practices [ABMOP304B] Control Violent People Using Team Skills in a Healthcare Setting
Security Resources
1. Occupational Violence Prevention and Management Orientation DVD OHSMS 2-60-1#38 [ To order a DVD for your work 2. Occupational Violence Documents (example OVRAT) [Risk Assessment Tool] 3. Security Implementation Standard OHSMS 2-44#21
Target Audience
ay of units from the 30554QLD Cert III Aggressive Behaviour Management qualification. The course addresses theoretical and practical skills at different le sks that different staff perform. Must have completed components 1 & Training is specific to 2 the workers role and tasks performed (risk based attendance following Occupational Violence Risk Assessment Tool [OVRAT] Training Needs Analysis) Must have completed components 1, 2, Training is specific to 3&4 the workers role and tasks performed (risk based attendance following Occupational Violence Risk Assessment Tool [OVRAT] Training Needs Analysis) provided to staff based on findings of OHSMS 2-59#38 Occupational Violence Risk Assessment. Training is specific to the workers role and task performed
provided to staff based on findings of OHSMS 2-59#38 Occupational Violence Risk Assessment. Training is specific to the workers role and task performed
OHSMS 2-60-1#38 [ To order a DVD for your work area email Violence_Prevention@health.qld.gov.au ]
Target Days
Validity Period
e addresses theoretical and practical skills at different levels ASAP when identified via TNA Annual Refresher (1 day course)
Course Status
LMS Course Name

Evacuation Coordination Instructions
Course Description
Target Audience
Target Days
within one month before the person becomes the Chief Warden, Floor Warden or Wardens
Validity Period
1 yr
Instructions for carrying out Nil the evacuation coordination procedures under the buildings fire and evacuation plan
Chief Wardens, Floor Staff appointed as Chief Wardens or Wardens Wardens, Floor Wardens or Wardens
Fire Safety Resources

1. Fire SafetyTraining DVD - To request a DVD email Firesafety@health.qld.gov.au or Ring 3117 6407 2. Fire and Evacuation Training Work Practice Directive OHSMS 2-36#38 - this includes the certificates (training records) for General Evacuation and First Response 3. Policies, Standards and Guides

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OHS Induction Training Implementation Standard

Appendix 2 - OHS Training Matrix

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