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If the ISI is For New Starts, How Does an Experienced Worker Get On Site? Articles • February 2020 The Industry Safety Induction is for New Starts. Experienced Workers can complete an Experienced Worker Declaration Form as evidence that they are not required to complete the ISI prior to starting work. Since the ISI requirements ‘went live’ in WA/NT on 1 January 2020, the most frequently asked questions we have received relate to “What is an Experienced Worker?” and “How does an Experienced Worker get on site?” Read on to find out everything that you need to know about Experienced Workers and the ISI.

New Members and SLG Appointments Articles • February 2020 We extend a warm welcome to 9 new member companies that joined our community of safety leaders in February 2020.

Obtaining Stakeholder Feedback to Enhance IVMS Requirements Articles • February 2020 Safer Together developed an In Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) Specification in 2014 to simplify and standardise IVMS requirements for the CSG industry. In the interest of continuous improvement, the Land Transport Working Group propose to update this Specification in line with changes in IVMS technology and a better understanding of industry driver behaviours. Consultation workshops have recently been conducted to obtain stakeholder input to the proposed revision.

Common Ground for Common Competencies – CIC Specification Scope Expands…and Arrives in WA/NT Articles • February 2020 Safer Together has issued Rev 4 of the Common Industry Competencies (CIC) Specification. This latest revision adds the following scope: Water Truck; Vehicle Loading Crane; Skid Steer; and Backhoe. Also, importantly, CIC requirements will now apply in WA/NT.

Safer Together Members Support Bushfire Evacuation Articles • January 2020 Member companies Solstad and Svitzer were instrumental in providing support in conjunction with the New South Wales & Victorian emergency services as well as the Australian Navy in their emergency response to the devastating bushfires of 31 December - 6 January.

Industry Safety Induction Requirements Have Commenced in WA/NT Articles • January 2020 From 1 January 2020 all New Starts shall satisfactorily complete the Industry Safety Induction (ISI) prior to working on the development or operation of Onshore or Offshore Facilities in the WA/NT or Qld Oil and Gas Exploration & Production Industry.

Five Years in the Making Articles • January 2020 Since its inception in early 2014 Safer Together has delivered, through the relentless commitment of its growing membership, a range of safety improvements through its specifications, tools and initiatives. A video to recognise our journey and achievements to date was shared at the December 2019 IndustrySafety Forum Dinner.

Got Something to Share? Articles • January 2020 Safer Together's Sharing Library has wide range of Safety Moments, Safety Toolboxes, Safety Alerts, Learning Event Bulletins and Safety Culture Tools that are directly relevant to our industry.

New Members and SLG Appointments Articles • December 2019 We extend a warm welcome to 3 new member companies that joined our community of safety leaders in December 2019.

DCIIRP #18 “Personal Impact of Incidents and the Power of Innovation to Reduce Harm” Articles • December 2019 The Safer Together Rig Site Safety Working Group held its 18th Drilling and Completions Industry Incident Review Panel recently.