Employers have obligations to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner and to protect you in your workplace, but do you know what your responsibilities, rights, and obligations as a worker are under the harmonised WHS system?
Everyone has the right to be provided with a safe and healthy work environment and in turn is obligated to help ensure their own safety and the safety of their colleagues. If employers and employees are alert and work together, workplace accidents can be prevented.
This course is designed to be delivered organisation-wide to provide employees and employers with general knowledge of the legal requirements and basic principles and practices relating to WHS in a work environment.
Objectives:
At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify risks and hazards which you may encounter in an office environment.
- Prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS).
- Undertake remedial action when affected by workplace hazards.
- Define your and your employer’s roles and responsibilities in terms of WHS legislation.
- Consult and communicate about workplace safety issues.
Duration:
This course will take you up to one hour to complete.
Cost:
$150
Requirements:
- You have 6 months to complete each course; however you may complete sooner.
- You must have access to a personal computer with internet access and relevant software in order to complete the course.