Speaking from my experience working in the ski industry where there is tracked machinery (groomer/snow cats and excavators) and loaders, staff have always gone through an internal pre-season training and competency assessment, even if they worked back to back winters between hemispheres. Same thing with snowmobiles.

A risk assessment, identifying the frequency of work, machine, terrain, operators etc should assist with developing a training and competency plan. We implement something similar with our utv training plan and we do that all internally, as per the risk assessment of activities.

I have wheel and track endorsements, and the last time I operated anything remotely close to one of those machines was 5 years ago... I would hope to be trained and assessed before operating one of those machines again, despite having an endorsement that says I'm ok to do so.

My partners workplace (essential service) is looking at implementing this with no consideration to the health and safety of the person doing checks. They're already doing this at other plants of theirs.

- She has consulted health professionals who strongly discourage the idea of temperature testing
- The workplace in question can't get the appropriate PPE. Face masks, face shield, gowns, coveralls - of which all medical professionals are currently wearing when testing
- They have no process in place for dealing with someone who may present a high temp
- Temperature alone (greater than 38 degrees) is no longer seen as a reliable symptom. People can still be carriers without this

The workpalce have been told that other workplaces around the country are presently doing this and she is absolutely gutted that they are pursing this!
We sought advice from WorkSafe, who said to contact MoH.

It sounds like medical professionals are strongly advising against workplace temp check, unless they are qualified, have the appropriate PPE and have processes in place for dealing with workers who present symptoms.

Hi Shona,

There a few things to consider with this.
-The 'Best Practice Guidelines' that Chris mentioned
- Risk assessment as mentioned by Gary
- the manufacturer's instructions

A scissor lift is the only EWP where you may not have to wear a harness, but this would be determined by a risk assessment and the manufacturer's instructions - there is no yes or no answer, but it is all stated in the BPG's.

Has anyone got any experience/information on this process that they would be wiling to share? I am looking to become a Compliance Certifier for explosives, in a very small industry where there are currently only two others in this role.

I've read the article above which certainly highlights a few challenges, so any advice on any part of the application process would be appreciated.

I can help you if you have any questions around working at height/rescue.

I teach working at height courses for a training establishment and provide rescue training to a couple of organisations. If you're looking for a training course, there are a few options around as Rebecca noted above.

Definitely fire through any questions.