On October 9, 2007 section 154 of the OHS regulations was amended to impose new training standards on operators of powered mobile equipment. Section 154 states:
Competent operators for powered mobile equipment
154(1) In this section, "competent operator" means a worker who:
(a) has successfully completed a training program that includes all of the
elements set out in Table 14.1 of the Appendix for the type of powered mobile
equipment that the worker will be required or permitted to operate; or
(b) is completing the practical training required by Table 14.1 of the
Appendix under the direct supervision of a competent operator within the
meaning of clause (a).
(2) On or after the date that is one year after the date this section comes into
force, an employer or contractor shall ensure that only competent operators are
required or permitted to operate powered mobile equipment.
(3) An employer or contractor shall ensure that:
(a) the training required by Table 14.1 of the Appendix is provided by
competent persons; and
(b) a written record of all training delivered to workers pursuant to this
section and Table 14.1 of the Appendix is kept readily available.
The following documents provide additional information and guidance on compliance with this new training standard:
Powered Mobile Equipment Operator Training Documents
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