Safety Leadership & Training Standards

Capital Networks Pty Ltd delivers high-risk telecom installations with a safety-first culture backed by certified leadership, robust systems, and strict onboarding compliance.

Safety Governance

Angus Gowans serves as Capital Networks’ appointed Safety Manager and Company Representative. He holds a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) and oversees all safety planning, compliance, and interface with client systems. Angus is responsible for maintaining our Safety Management System (SMS), coordinating site safety documentation, and verifying competency across our operational teams.

Our internal safety structure is aligned with ISO 45001, including documented procedures, digital field reporting, and full audit readiness.

Workforce Training Protocol

All site workers engaged by Capital Networks meet or exceed industry-mandated competencies for telecommunications infrastructure work. Training matrix in accordance with Top Tier Expectations (2024–2025)​ 

• White Card (CPCWHS1001) – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

• Working at Heights (RIIWHS204E)

• Tower Climb & Rescue (ICTTCR203 or PUASAR022)

• High Risk Work Licenses – Dogging & Rigging (DG, RB or higher as applicable)

• RF Awareness (ACMA/ACEBR-compliant) – Includes lockout procedures, EME compliance and site protocols under ARPANSA carrier guidance​

• First Aid and CPR (HLTAID011 / HLTAID009)

• Medical Clearance – Fitness to work at heights assessed according to high-risk work protocols and client standards​ 

• Asbestos Awareness – Required when working near legacy infrastructure such as pit-and-pipe, aged rooftops, or equipment panels. 

Capital Networks provides a structured onboarding and verification process, with additional training delivered through nationally accredited RTOs.

Where applicable, we support new workforce development through Workforce Australia and maintain compliance with all WHS and telecommunications-specific codes of practice.

Rope Access Standards (Where Applicable)

Capital Networks recognises the industry value of IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) Level I–III certification for complex vertical access scenarios. While our primary installations utilise fixed tower and EWP access methods, we maintain IRATA-compliant rescue capability through partnerships and internal training, where site conditions demand.

All rigging and rescue procedures are benchmarked against:

• AS/NZS 4488.2 – Industrial Rope Access Systems

• IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP) – Where rope access applies