WHS During Training

As a student, you are expected to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and the safety of others during training. This includes:

• Following all instructions provided by your trainer
• Participating in site inductions and safety briefings
• Using equipment only as instructed
• Wearing any required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Following workplace procedures and safety signage
• Reporting hazards, incidents and injuries immediately
• Using training equipment safely and correctly
• Maintaining appropriate behaviour during practical activities
• Cooperating with reasonable WHS directions from trainers and staff

Before commencing practical activities, your trainer will explain:

• The hazards associated with the activity
• Safe operating procedures
• Emergency procedures
• Required PPE
• Equipment operating instructions
• Any restricted areas or exclusion zones
• The expected standard of safe behaviour

If you are unsure about any instruction, ask your trainer before beginning the activity.

Some courses require students to wear specific personal protective equipment. Depending on your course, this may include:

• Safety footwear
• High-visibility clothing
• Safety glasses
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
• Helmets
• Other task-specific PPE

Your trainer will advise what PPE is required before practical activities commence. Students must use PPE correctly whenever instructed.

If you identify a hazard during training, notify your trainer immediately. Examples include:

• Damaged equipment
• Unsafe work practices
• Trip hazards
• Spills
• Faulty electrical equipment
• Unsafe behaviour
• Any condition that could result in injury

Early reporting helps Zokal take prompt action to eliminate or minimise risks.

Report every injury, incident or near miss to your trainer as soon as possible, regardless of how minor it may seem. This allows Zokal to:

• Provide assistance where required
• Record the incident
• Investigate the cause
• Implement corrective actions where appropriate
• Reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future

Students must not participate in training while affected by alcohol, illegal drugs or any substance that may impair their ability to work or participate safely.

Where a trainer believes a student's capacity to participate safely is impaired, the student may be removed from practical activities or training. The safety of all participants remains the priority.

Many Zokal courses involve practical demonstrations using specialised equipment or simulated workplace environments. During practical activities you must:

• Follow instructions at all times
• Use equipment only when authorised
• Remain within designated training areas
• Respect safety barriers and exclusion zones
• Avoid distracting other participants
• Immediately stop work if directed by your trainer
• Report equipment faults immediately

Unsafe behaviour may result in the activity being stopped until it is safe to continue.

Students should advise Zokal before training if a medical condition, injury or other circumstance may affect their ability to safely participate. This information allows Zokal to determine whether:

• Additional support is required
• Reasonable adjustments can be provided
• Alternative arrangements are appropriate
• Participation should be deferred until it is safe to continue

Providing this information early helps protect both the student and others participating in training.

• Student Support

If an emergency occurs during training:

1. 1Follow your trainer's instructions immediately
2. 2Stop the activity when directed
3. 3Proceed to the designated assembly area if evacuation is required
4. 4Do not re-enter the training area until authorised

Your trainer will explain relevant emergency procedures before practical activities begin.

Students are expected to help maintain a safe and professional learning environment. This includes:

• Treating trainers and fellow students respectfully
• Using equipment responsibly
• Keeping training areas tidy
• Following all reasonable directions
• Respecting the property of Zokal and other participants

Everyone shares responsibility for creating a safe place to learn.

Zokal may stop a practical activity or remove a student from training where behaviour creates an unacceptable safety risk. Examples include:

• Failing to follow trainer instructions
• Unsafe use of equipment
• Behaviour that places others at risk
• Refusal to wear required PPE
• Wilful damage to equipment
• Participation while impaired

These actions are taken to protect the health and safety of all participants. Further action may be managed in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and other applicable policies.

If you have a medical condition, disability or other circumstance that could affect your participation in practical training, contact Zokal before your course begins. Early discussion allows reasonable adjustments or support strategies to be considered where appropriate.

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• Student Support

Do I have to wear PPE?

Yes. Where PPE is required for your course or practical activity, it must be worn and used as instructed.

What should I do if I notice something unsafe?

Report the hazard immediately to your trainer so appropriate action can be taken.

What if I'm injured during training?

Notify your trainer immediately, regardless of how minor the injury appears.

Can I continue training if I'm unwell?

If an illness, injury or medication may affect your ability to participate safely, advise Zokal before or during training so appropriate arrangements can be discussed.

What happens if someone behaves unsafely?

Your trainer may stop the activity or remove the person from training where there is a risk to health and safety.

Do I need to tell Zokal about a medical condition?

Yes. Advising Zokal before training allows support or reasonable adjustments to be considered where appropriate.

Every student plays an important role in maintaining a safe training environment. Follow instructions, use equipment responsibly and speak up if you identify a safety concern.