HEALTH & SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

Australia & New Zealand

Identify hazards. Assess risk. Implement effective controls.

^{Course Overview}

Effective health and safety management starts with understanding workplace hazards and taking practical steps to eliminate or minimise the risks they create.

The Health & Safety Risk Management Fundamentals (AU & NZ) course provides participants with practical knowledge and tools to identify hazards, assess workplace risks, select effective controls and monitor whether those controls continue to work.

In Australia, the recognised risk-management process involves identifying hazards, assessing risks, controlling risks and reviewing control measures, with worker consultation occurring throughout the process. Safe Work Australia – Managin

^{What You Will Learn}

Participants will develop an understanding of:

The difference between a hazard and a risk
Key health and safety responsibilities in Australia and New Zealand
The role and responsibilities of a PCBU
How to systematically identify workplace hazards
Techniques for assessing risk using likelihood and consequence
When formal risk assessments should be undertaken
The hierarchy of controls
Eliminating risks wherever reasonably practicable
Selecting effective higher-order controls
Using administrative controls and PPE appropriately
Identifying physical and psychosocial hazards
Consulting workers when identifying hazards and determining controls
Managing risks involving contractors and other PCBUs

^{Who Should Enrol?}

This course is suitable for:

Managers and supervisors
Team leaders
WHS/H&S personnel
Health and Safety Representatives
Operations and production managers
HR and People & Culture personnel
Quality and compliance personnel
Labour hire providers
Contractors and contractor managers
Businesses operating across Australia and New Zealand
Employees with responsibility for workplace risk assessments

^{No Prerequisites}

There are no prerequisites for this course.

^{Why This Course Matters}

Risk management should not be a paperwork exercise completed only after an incident.

Effective risk management requires organisations to identify hazards proactively, consult with workers, implement effective cont