This May, SMT will have successfully delivered Work Health and Safety (WHS) training to over 40 trainees as part of its ongoing support to safe workplaces and quality traineeships.

The one-day WHS course is a core requirement for all traineeships, providing essential knowledge that benefits both employees and employers across the seafood industry.

While WHS can sometimes be seen as a routine obligation, it plays a vital role in ensuring workplace safety, managing risk, and building a culture of responsibility and care. SMT’s course offers a practical and engaging overview of key topics including workplace legislation, risk assessment, emergency procedures, chemical and manual handling, safe equipment operation, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and effective consultation practices.

SMT’s Training Manager, Shane Gillie, who also leads WHS sessions, said:
“It’s great to see the industry so committed to providing their staff with WHS knowledge and skills.”

Work Health and Safety laws provide the framework for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of workers and others affected by their work. By equipping learners with the tools and understanding they need, training continues to play an important role in building safer, more capable workplaces across the seafood industry.