Apply Safe Work Practices
Key Information
Duration:Approximately 2-4 hours
Undertaken at your own workplace under supervision of your supervisor
$200 +GST Per Person
Implementing Safe Work Practices will allow you to more effectively ensure the safety of others in and around your workplace.
Overview
This Safe Work Practices course will provide you with the tools to complete relevant documentation, communicate effectively and manage corrective actions when necessary.
In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, Industry Skills Boards (ISBs).
Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Locate and use company documentation relevant to the task. Including, standard operating procedures, safety data sheets, workplace drawings, hazard or risk registers.
- Complete a risk management form
- Run a toolbox talk
- Use safe and effective communication practices
- Identifying safe work practices and take corrective action where necessary
Apply Safe Work Practices Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Apply Safe Work Practices course in New Zealand.
The Apply Safe Work Practices course provides workers with the practical tools and skills to implement safe work practices in the workplace. It covers completing relevant safety documentation, running toolbox talks, using effective safety communication and identifying unsafe practices and taking corrective action. The course is undertaken at your own workplace under the supervision of your supervisor and awards NZQA Unit Standard 17593.
This course is suitable for workers, frontline employees, new starters and anyone who needs to develop practical skills in applying safe work practices in their workplace. It is particularly valuable for workers in manufacturing, construction, logistics, warehousing, agriculture, utilities and any industry where safe work procedures, risk management documentation and toolbox talks are part of day-to-day operations.
Participants learn how to:
- Locate and use company documentation relevant to their tasks, including standard operating procedures, safety data sheets, workplace drawings and hazard or risk registers
- Complete a risk management form
- Run a toolbox talk
- Use safe and effective communication practices
- Identify unsafe work practices and take corrective action where necessary
The course includes NZQA Unit Standard 17593 – Apply safe work practices in the workplace (Level 2, 4 Credits). This nationally recognised unit standard demonstrates competency in applying safe work practices and is recognised by employers across New Zealand. The course has been pre-moderated and approved by Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) to meet NZQA Consent to Assess requirements.
A toolbox talk is a short, informal safety meeting held at the worksite before work begins or during a shift change. It is used to communicate key health and safety information, discuss hazards, review safe work procedures and address any safety concerns relevant to the day's tasks. The Apply Safe Work Practices course teaches participants how to plan and run an effective toolbox talk as part of a safe work environment.
The Apply Safe Work Practices course is delivered at your own workplace under the supervision of your supervisor. It takes approximately 2 to 4 hours to complete, making it a practical and convenient option for organisations wanting to upskill employees in safe work practices without significant time away from work.
Yes. The Apply Safe Work Practices course is an excellent foundation for new workers or employees starting in a new workplace. It helps them understand how to locate and use workplace safety documents, communicate hazards effectively, complete risk management documentation and identify and respond to unsafe conditions from day one on the job.
The Hazard and Risk Management course covers how to identify workplace hazards, assess risks and implement control measures, awarding NZQA Unit Standards 30265 and 497. The Apply Safe Work Practices course focuses on the practical application of safe work practices in the workplace, including completing safety documentation, running toolbox talks and taking corrective action. Safety 'n Action recommends completing both courses together for a comprehensive foundation in workplace health and safety.
Employers who invest in Apply Safe Work Practices training help ensure workers know how to use safety documentation, communicate hazards effectively, run toolbox talks and take corrective action when unsafe practices are identified. This supports compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, reduces the risk of workplace incidents and helps build a stronger safety culture across the organisation.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Apply Safe Work Practices course has been pre-moderated and approved by Industry Skills Boards and is delivered at your own workplace under supervision, making it immediately practical and relevant to your team's day-to-day safety responsibilities. Participants gain nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standard 17593 and the skills to actively contribute to a safer workplace.
