AN OVERVIEW OF WORK HEALTHY SYSTEMS (WHS) AND PROVIDES PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR IDENTIFYING HAZARDS, ASSESSING RISKS AND IDENTIFYING RISK CONTROL MEASURES.
WHAT IS SAFETY?
Promoting a safe workplace has to be the first priority in all responsible organisations. Apart from legal compliance requirements and ethical issues there are benefits not only for individuals but also for the organisation due to increased savings and productivity.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- The cost of accidents and workplace health issues
- Accessing information regarding Workplace Health and Safety legislation
- Workplace health and safety (WHS) system and tools
- Hazard identification
- WHS Risk assessment
- WHS Risk control measures
- WHS Record keeping
- Evaluating control measures
- WHS education and information sources
- Gaining team commitment and involvement in WHS
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?
- Understand relevant WHS regulations and how they apply to you
- Gain commitment from your team in combatting WHS issues
- Protect yourself by following safety procedures, keeping records and reporting to relevant parties
HOW WILL YOUR ORGANISATION BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE? ORGANISATION
- Create a safe work environment including protection from issues such as bullying
- Educate team as to their responsibilities in creating a safe work environment
- Protect workers from harm to their health, safety and welfare
- Help adhere to WHS regulations
- Provide fair and effective safety management
DURATION
1 day
SUGGESTED COURSES, MODULES AND PROGRAMS TO COMBINE WITH
- Risk management course
- Graduate program
- Leadership program
- New and emerging leaders program
- Personal effectiveness program
