Mandatory Requirements
Every worker must have the appropriate training to allow them to perform their job safely.
Following are the mandatory requirements and fines imposed on failure to comply.
Silica Awareness Training
By 1 October 2023, all workers on a construction site will be required to complete Silica Awareness Training.
Enforcement
WorkSafe ACT is committed to firm and fair enforcement of the Work Health and Safety legislation. We collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure the safety of apprentices and gather intelligence on breaches of the Work Health and Safety legislation. Our inspectors are conducting workplace visits and investigating reports of non-compliance for workplace induction training.
White Card training
If an employer does not ensure the construction induction (White Card) training has been provided to workers who are engaged to carry out construction work, they could face an on the spot fine (infringement penalty) of $432 for an individual and $2,160 for a body corporate.
Offence penalties of up to $3,600 as an individual, or $18,000 as a body corporate also apply.
Asbestos awareness training
If an employer does not ensure the training has been provided to workers who require this training, they could face a penalty of $6,000 as an individual or $30,000 in the case of a body corporate.
Working Safely with asbestos training
If an employer does not ensure the training has been provided to workers who require this training, they could face a penalty of $6,000 as an individual or $30,000 in the case of a body corporate.