White Card Information
The “Occupational Health and Safety Certificate”, or “White Card” as it is more commonly known, is a legal requirement for anyone who works, or would like to work, in the construction industry. The construction industry is one of the more dangerous industries, which has emphasized the significance for workers to have a higher level of understanding about safe work practices, personal protection, safety and risk management.
A white card is a basic requirement for any person to be able to access a work site. The white card is usually required before any person can access a work site. Usually conducted over a short period (a day for example) the white card course will help you:
- Become aware of things that can be considered a safety hazard
- Report safety hazards
- How to eliminate any potential risks
- What to do in the event of a safety incident
People who need a white card include:
- Site Manager/Foreman
- Supervisors/Managers
- Labourers
- Trades men and women.
- People who have access to construction areas
- Employees who are required by their employer to enter construction areas on a regular basis
The white card is an introductory qualification that shows that you have a solid understanding of what safety requirements are needed in an industry that requires activities such as heavy lifting, machinery, labouring, construction etc.
In order to obtain a white card, you must first be at least 14 years old and be able to provide a Registered Training Organisation with 100 points of identification.
The “Occupational Health and Safety Certificate”, or “White Card” as it is more commonly known, is a legal requirement for anyone who works, or would like to work, in the construction industry. The construction industry is one of the more dangerous industries, which has emphasized the significance for workers to have a higher level of understanding about safe work practices, personal protection, safety and risk management.