Safety Observer
People credited with this unit standard are able to identify: criteria where the Safety Observer is required to control, monitor and maintain safety for activity; hazardous environments and activities requiring safety observer control; the safety observer responsibilities; and emergency response measures.
Course Information (1 Day)
Empower trainees to identify essential criteria requiring the presence of a Safety Observer. This comprehensive course provides participants with the necessary skills to effectively manage and uphold safety standards in diverse activities and hazardous environments, including Working at Height, Moving Loads, Confined Space, Excavation, Demolition, and more.
Upon successful completion, individuals achieving this unit standard will adeptly recognize situations necessitating Safety Observer intervention. They will fully understand the responsibilities inherent in this role and possess a comprehensive grasp of emergency response measures.
Acquire the expertise needed to ensure safety across a range of activities, effectively safeguarding both personnel and environments.
Upon successful completion, individuals achieving this unit standard will adeptly recognize situations necessitating Safety Observer intervention. They will fully understand the responsibilities inherent in this role and possess a comprehensive grasp of emergency response measures.
Acquire the expertise needed to ensure safety across a range of activities, effectively safeguarding both personnel and environments.
NZQA Unit Standards Include:
US 17596: Demonstrate knowledge of safety observer responsibilities in the workplace (8 credits)