OHS Awareness for Employees

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Outcome

A Statement of Attendance.

Prerequisites

You must be employed or have access to an organisation to conduct an on-the-job project.

Location

At your workplace.

Cost

$180 per person. Course prices for single employer groups are negotiable.

Duration

Half day.

Dates and times


Please register your interest as course dates are set subject to demand.


For bookings and further information call 1300 362 175

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is about ensuring safe and healthy working conditions, and preventing illness and injury in the workplace. This workshop introduces employees to their legal obligations, and those of the employer. It also aims to provide employees with a basic knowledge of risk management. This course is suitable for State or Federal Government employees and ideal for those without supervisory responsibilities.

Participants will learn:

  • About occupational health and safety legislation.
  • About the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.
  • To understand the responsibilities of employers.
  • To understand the responsibilities of employees.
  • To understand other rights and responsibilities.
  • About risk management.
  • About hazard identification.
  • About risk assessment.
  • About risk control.
  • To perform a risk management exercise.

Your trainer: Carol Rossendell
Carol Rossendell is an acknowledged leader in OHS management systems; OHS risk management and OHS consultation training. She also provides specialised training in due diligence for responsible officers, chemicals management, manual handling, laboratory safety and workstation adjustment. Carol is a Chartered Professional Member of the Safety Institute of Australia and a Registered Safety Professional (Aust).