The Brown Book products improve company safety compliance by verifying training, experience and work history. This also helps the employee as the records prove they have the training and skills to carry out work tasks safely.
Queensland Government push for log books!
A written learning record (log book) must be completed by a trainee for high risk work activities.
The RTO will assist the employer to identify and develop suitable evidence collection and recording methods, ensuring that the correct format and completion of the log book is followed.
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Road Transport Authority NSW, use Log books for assessing Plant and Machinery Operators to improve safety.
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The Brown Book is fast becoming the National Log book with over 10,000 copies in use around Australia and supported by major stakeholds to deliver competency records which has become a legal requirement to meet compliance.
The Brown Book operators log book is universal and can be used to record training, VOC's and competency in any type of Plant or machinery. Cranes, Excavators, Forklifts, Dumptrucks, Piling rigs, Concrete pumps, Ewp's, Dozers, Scrapers, Bobcats, Drilling equipment.
The skilled personnel log book is designed for Dogman, Riggers, Scaffolders, Welders, Formworkers, Carpenters, Divers (any trade) to record training, competency and any work history.
The electronic Brown Book is perfect to keep training, qualifacations and competency records on computer which can be emailed to clients for personnel verifacation of competency and training.
The Brown Book Verification card is the most portable CV on the market, keep training records, voc's and work history on a USB credit card which be used for verifacation and proof of work history.
Who wants competency records?(Log books)
Energy Australia, Councils, Water boards, RTA, WorkCover, WorkSafe, Main Contractors, Sub Contractors, Manufacturers, Safety managers, New Employers, HR and Auditers, Insurance companies. To improve safety in our industries.
National Standards for Plant and Machinery www.worksafe.act.gov.au
Plant is a major cause of workplace accidents in Australia. There are between 65,000 and 70,000 plant-related workers' compensation claims costing some $550 million in workers' compensation payments each year. In addition, there are over 200 plant-related fatalities every year Australia wide. Because of the risk of injury associated with the use of plant, State and Territory jurisdictions have enacted many measures over the years in order to reduce both the incidence and severity of accidents.
Worksafe Australia
Safety is critical in the operation of plant and equipment such as cranes, forklifts, elevating work platforms, excavators, backhoes, etc .
You should never operate any piece of mobile plant or equipment unless it is part of your job and you have been fully trained and are competent to do so.
Even if you hold a High Risk Work Licence or Certificate of Competency to operate plant or equipment, you must still be provided with any additional information, instruction, training and supervision that is necessary for you to be able to safely carry out your work using the plant and equipment that is available to you.
Code of Practice requirements: "Before a person is allowed to operate a Crane or Heavy Machinery the employer must assess the persons knowledge and understanding of safe operation or seek further evidence of their competence or provide additional training. All training must be recorded."
"In 2009, 450 Australian workers were killed & an injury happened every 4 minutes"
Companies: Improve safety by recording your operators & tradesman training, skills and experience to improve competency assessments. (Log books are a big help with safety audits)
Operators, Riggers, Tradesman : Improve your employment prospects by logging your work history. (Verify your experience & ability at job interviews)Proof of experience is required by workcover and worksafe for ticket replacement and renewal, every five years. Make it easy with log book records covering work history.
Log Books carry the information that improves our National safety standards by delivering competency records for risk assessments.
Log Books: Commercial Divers, Pilots, Skippers and even learner drivers use them.
The Brown Book log Books improve your workforce!
The Brown Book is being used by over 200 contractors around australia and thousands of individuals have ordered online!
Hardback, 200 Pages, Waterproof cover, lasts for years.
Meets Australian Standards! Don't get left behind.
Only $29.95 Bulk order discounts available.
(Buy online at the top of the page)
Contact us on 1800 179 435 for large orders.
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Training school directory for Cranes, excavators, Dumptrucks, EWP's, Forklifts, Dogman, Riggers any trade or machine.
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A Big Hazard in the Workplace is not knowing who is Competent to carry out work tasks Safely.
Record Competency, Skills, Experience & Training.
At the BROWN BOOK we have a clear mandate: To improve workplace safety.
YOUR GREATEST ASSET IS YOUR WORKFORCE:
At the BROWN BOOK, we recognise that it is crucial that all employees and sub contractors – including all plant & machinery operators and skilled personnel – are equipped with the necessary skills to carry out their work safely, efficiently and with competence – which in turn, contributes to creating a safer working environment.
AN ESSENTIAL TOOL:
BROWN BOOK LOG BOOKS are an essential tool that enable all plant & machinery operators, skilled personnel and trainees to maintain a concise and comprehensive record of their ongoing work history, including:
- Competency;
- Skills;
- Experience;
- Training;
- Qualifications;
- General Inductions
- Site Specific Inductions;
- Work / Task Specific Inductions;
- Competency Assessments;
- Specific Plant, Machinery or Equipment operated or involved;
- Location & duration of work / task activity, training & assessments
A VALUABLE ASSET:
Log books are a valuable asset – they not only validate an individual’s competency and experience throughout the duration of their career, they will also improve long-term employment prospects legitimising their past whilst helping to secure their future.
A VITAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
A VITAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
Career log Books are perfect for all employers, principal contractors, sub contractors, safety officers, training managers, RTO’s and assessors and all those directly accountable for workplace safety, as they provide formal tangible evidence that substantiate an individual’s competency, including their work history, competency,
credentials, and training - each log page is also signed by the individual and validated by the relevant employer, company representative, trainer, RTO or assessor:
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CAPTURING all essential information in one place
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PROVIDING a critical 360 º assessment of an individual’s capabilities
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VERIFING an individual’s competency to perform specified tasks
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ENHANCING existing safety procedures & protocols
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CONTRIBUTING to improvements in workplace safety
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REDUCING degree of risk and severity of workplace related accidents
INTELLECTUAL KNOWLEDGE:
The BROWN BOOK log book has been developed in direct consultation with key industry stakeholders including OH&S managers and consultants, training managers and training schools - to ensure our log books are designed specifically to integrate into and enhance existing Corporate OH&S policies and procedures, meet all critical safety criteria and industry requirements and, reflect the considerable and fluid OH&S demands of every industry including existing and new legislation and ongoing harmonisation of safety laws.
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Skilled Personne l Career Log Books are ideal for:
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Plant & Machinery Operator Log Books are ideal for:
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Machine Operators Log Books
Create a verified resume, keep company training and VOC records current!
Perfect for Plant Operators, Cranes, Excavators, Dump Trucks, Mining, Construction any type of machine.
Plastic cover (lasts for years)
Career Log Books
Create a verified resume!
Perfect for Dogman, Riggers, welders, any tradesmen.
The Brown Book VOC Card
Perfect for company and individual computer records!
Training, Competency, VOC,s a resume in your wallet.
The Brown Book VOC Card (x10) with hub
Perfect for keeping computer records for compliance and safety!
Training, Competency, VOC,s,
Hub comes with the package.
Companies Using The Brown Book
- Baulderstone
- Origin Alliance
- Abi Group Contractors
- Bauer Australia
- John Holland
- McConnell Dowell
- AVO Pilling
- South Spur Rail
- Interoil
- Rio Tinto
- Mc Dermotts
Botany Cranes - Civiltrain
- Waterways
Stockists
U.S.A.
VISTA TRAINING
800 9422886
Australia
TESTIMONIALS:
"The Brown Book recognises there are many different ways to develop and demonstrate different kinds of skills, knowledge and experience allowing workers the opportunity to not just record formal training events, throughout their working life, but to also record "hands-on" learning experiences that demonstrate their ability to do something . The Brown Book supports the responsibility of employers to ensure workers hold the necessary competencies to perform a particular task and for other parties, such as Principal Contractors, to verify this."
- Jeff Lane
NSW OHS, Quality & Environmental Manager
Baulderstone P/L
"The genuine Brown Book, the vital missing link of all Trade,Civil,Construction and Mining Industries worldwide,in the prevention of untrained,unqualified workers endangering the safety and production of job sites and their personnel. An important tool for workers wishing to better their employment prospects and further their careers."
- Dale Tollis
Boilermaker Welder 1st Class
Maintenance Leading Hand & OHS Committee Member Port Botany Expansion Project
"As a career crane operator working across Australia for 25 years. I came across the Brown Book last year. It is very effective & a user friendly tool for keeping plant operators records & qualifications."
-Steve Mascord - Crane Operator
"I came across the Brown Book Log Books last year & can see they are designed well to cover the information needed to ensure operators & dogmen are experienced enough to carry out their role. They are also a great asset when job hunting to prove employment history and experience."
- Mat Robinson , All Cranes Inspections
"I appreciate this contribution to workplace health and safety. I wish all those involved every success with the publication."
- Barry Leahy
Associate Director General
Department of Justice
Queensland Government




