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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2 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

You will learn 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.
Related Results

Gain clarity on your leadership responsibilities to provide a psychologically safe working environment. In line with WHS legislation, the onus is on leaders to ensure risks are identified and action is taken to eliminate or reduce the impact of those risks. This course runs in Perth and selected regional locations.

This course will provide you with the opportunity to complete the units of competency required under Schedule 26 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022. This course runs in Perth and select regional locations.

An effective Work Health and Safety (WHS) system is essential in any organisation to support a safer working environment. This course will explore how to implement, maintain and monitor an effective WHS system within your workplace.

With significant updates to the WHS legislation and changes in the ways workplaces apply this legislation, if you are a Health and Safety Representatives (HSR), you will benefit from this refresher course.

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