WHS FOR MANAGERS AND LEADERS
AD07
This course provides the framework for managing safety in the workplace.
OVERVIEW
This course provides the framework for managing safety in the workplace including guidelines for safe working practices, risk management and workplace procedures to eliminate or lessen risk.
Promoting a safe workplace must 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.
Importantly this course also emphasises that it is the attitudes and practices of team members that need to be addressed.
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR?
This program is suitable for managers, supervisors and team leaders.
DELIVERY
Groups
2 days face to face OR 8 x 90-minute sessions delivered via video call e.g. Zoom
Individuals
This course is available as a course by coaching. Delivered as 8 x 90-minute sessions delivered via video call e.g. Zoom
KEY LEARNING CONTENT
Work safety
The first priority
The costs of poor work safety
Implications of WHS incidents
Potential causes of injury or disease in your workplace
Stress and mental health in the workplace
Accessing and implementing WHS legislation
WHS responsibilities for managers and supervisors
WHS legislation and codes of practice
WHS policies and procedures in your organisation in line with legislation
WHS systems, tools and resources
The Seven Pillars of the WHS System in the Organisation
WHS Risk Management Systems
WHS Consultation
WHS Reporting and Recording Systems
WHS Legislation Compliance
WHS Training and Information
WHS Insurances
WHS Injury Management System (Return to Work)
Financial and human resources for WHS
Effective consultative mechanisms in managing health and safety risks
Hazard identification and reporting
Identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and control
Hazards in work area are identified and reported
Hazards and Risks
Hazard Reporting Procedure
WHS Risk assessment
Control of WHS Risks
Inadequacies in existing risk control measures
WHS Risk control measures
Risk Control Measures
WHS recommendations
Provide information about WHS responsibilities to your work team
New hazards created by changes
WHS Record keeping
WHS records of incidents
Evaluating control measures
Measurement and evaluation of WHS system
WHS training needs
Delivering WHS training
Implementing WHS Improvements
HOW THIS COURSE DRIVES RESULTS
Ensure WHS is a priority within the workplace
Ensure documentation is available to manage risks and hazards