Human factors - Training and competency: Information sheet

Last updated: 01 April 2026

This information sheet will assist major hazard facility, petroleum and geothermal energy operations or operators to:

  • recognise the critical role played by training and competency in preventing and mitigating MAEs
  • understand what a training needs analysis is and why they should be conducted
  • understand verification of competency
  • recognise the importance of refresher training and additional human factors training for those in safety critical roles and incident investigation teams.