Appointed Person Training

Course Duration

2 hours

All OH&S Consulting training is performed face to face at your premises or a Training Venue can be arranged (at an additional fee).

The course is intended to assist persons in carrying out their appointed person duties outlined in their Section 44 Appointment letter.

The course is developed in accordance with client operational needs.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

Understanding and explain appointed person duties and letter of appointment.
Explain the powers of and how to respond to inspectors requests for information.
Recall the statutory penalties applicable to appointed persons and the client for to non-compliance with appointed person duties.
Demonstrate understanding of gross negligence and applicable penalties.

Course Contents:

Overview of the objectives of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations (MSI).
Legal Obligations – Section 44 Appointee.
Section 44 Appointment Letter.
Appointed persons positions.
Review of:
- Duties and Obligations of a supervisor.
- Duties of an employees.
Statutory penalties applicable to organisations and appointed persons.
General Powers of an inspector to obtain information and how to respond to inspectors requests.
Definition of gross negligence and penalties.