​Under WHS law, every commercial entity that employs staff has the duty to manage health and safety risks in their workplace. The WHS management system must be followed by every person in the workplace including visitors and customers that attend the workplace.

WHS Risk management is a collaborative activity involving those who may be affected by a WHS matter to contribute to the resolution of workplace hazards and risks. In order to contribute in this way, individuals must understand the basics of WHS risk management. 

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The Courtenell WHS Risk Management Principles course aims to empower participants with knowledge necessary to become effective contributors to the management of workplace health and safety risks.

 

The course aligns with the legal requirements specified in the WHS Act and Regulations, and covers:

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• Communication and consultation.

• Identifying and analysing workplace hazards.

• Assessing risk associated with those hazards.

• Suggesting appropriate actions and controls.

• Contributing to the review of established control measures​

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Learning Outcomes

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On completion of this training, participants should be able to:

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• Define a hazard and explain what ‘risk’ means.

• Explain the hierarchy of control measures from the WHS Regulation and Risk Management Code of Practice.

• Explain how to assess and suggest how to eliminate or control workplace hazards, and make recommendations to management

• Give examples of how to review the effectiveness of risk control actions.

• Explain the importance of record keeping.

• Describe the difference between physical and non physical risks and give examples of non-physical risks and how they too can be managed using the hierarchy of control measures.

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Mode of Delivery

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On-site workplace based.

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Who should attend

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People new to the subject of Workplace Health and Safety.

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Duration

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1 Day