WHS for Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders

This course will assist managers, supervisors and team leaders to understand their responsibilities under our WHS laws and develop the skills needed to effectively manage safety in the workplace.

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4 Days

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Overview

People are becoming aware of their responsibility as managers for the safety and health of their staff or people who may be contracted into their workplace.

Each manager now is required to not only identify the OHS/WHS issues relating to their workplace, but also understand the legislation that pertains to their organisation and the implications if this is not adhered to. The course provides an overview of the most fundamental aspects of Work Health and Safety (WHS) management.

Who Will Benefit

Managers, supervisors and team leaders who wish to extend their knowledge and experience in the field of WHS and learn how to incorporate strategic risk management principles and practices.

Content

  • Applicable health and safety legislation and the need for compliance
  • Overview of risk management principles and techniques as part of the overall WHS risk and emergency management strategy
  • The components of an effective WHS management system
  • The importance of WHS consultation in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Participants should be able to:

  • Develop an effective WHS risk management plan for their workplace
  • Develop, evaluate and monitor WHS consultative processes to ensure participation
  • Plan for the systematic management of WHS in their area of responsibility.

Program can link to:

This program can link to BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Related Results

Using case studies and simulation exercises, this course examines strategies to ensure your team works effectively together to achieve a set of goals and objectives.

Good workplace relationships are essential to ensure teams or business departments can work effectively. There are a multitude of essential skills covered in this course which will help participants increase their influence within their work team.

This practical course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to face choosing and setting priorities head-on. Learn how to set realistic goals and targets, organise work activities and achieve a healthy work life balance whilst meeting agreed goals and expectations.

This course centres around the fact that we now work in the most diverse workplaces in our history. By attending, you will increase your own toolkit of leadership skills for thriving on diversity.

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