You are responsible for meeting the minimum workplace health and safety requirements in practical classes.
Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required may include:
- Protective clothing - long cotton drill trousers, and long-sleeved cotton drill shirt
- Eye protection – safety glasses must comply with AS1338
- Hearing protection - must comply with AS1270 (may be supplied)
- Protective footwear - safety toe, leather upper, non-slip soles must comply with AS2210
- Hair protection - peak cap with a snood capable of fully containing hair
- Welding helmet - it is preferred that you provide your own for hygiene reasons and it must comply with AS1338-1
- If you are required to undertake activities that produce welding fumes you will be required to use a PAPR unit or P2 moulded half-face respirators that has been fit tested, or an alternative of equal or higher protection
If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.