WHS fundamentals for employees (AU Model Laws)

Duration: 62 minutes

Overview: This course is developed to provide an overview of effective work health and safety management, including your responsibilities under law and how to implement a risk management process. We explore common workplace hazards, including psychosocial hazards, and how you can reduce the risks associated with those hazards. 

Why is this course important?  Poor health and safety practices not only lead to personal harm and injury, but also because workers, managers, supervisors and employers have duties under the model WHS laws. Hazards and risks with varying potential consequences can arise for all employees in all workplaces.

Suitable for: All employees covered by the model WHS laws in Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Tasmania, Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. However, the model WHS laws will apply slightly differently in each jurisdiction. For accuracy, please ensure you consult the WHS laws enacted in your respective jurisdiction. 

Note: Complete this topic in conjunction with any WHS training, policies and other material that is relevant to your particular workplace and role.

For employees located in Victoria, the topic WHS fundamentals (AU - Victorian OHS Laws) will apply.

Online Assessment: Yes

Workplace Activities: None

Disclaimer:  The information in this training course is intended to provide a general overview of work health and safety management principles, including under the model WHS laws. The case studies in this course are hypothetical and the recommendations the module makes should not be relied upon. This course is not intended to be comprehensive, does not constitute legal advice and should be considered together with any relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, directives, guidance and workplace policies or other documents that are applicable to your particular role or workplace. In the event of discrepancy between this training module and documents specific to your workplace, the documents specific to your workplace should be applied. OmniaCapture is not responsible for you or anyone else for any loss suffered in connection with the use of this information. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the information contained in this course.