{"product_id":"whs-physical-hazards-for-employees-essentials-au","title":"WHS: physical hazards for employees - Essentials (AU)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is an 'Essentials' course reviewing physical workplace hazards under Australia's model work health and safety (WHS) laws. The model laws apply in all Australian jurisdictions \u003cstrong\u003eexcept Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has its own Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll review the duty of care that applies to you and your employer, the risk management process used to manage any hazard, and how to identify and help control common physical hazards including manual tasks, hazardous chemicals, slips and trips, electricity, plant and equipment, and working at heights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this course important?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePhysical hazards remain one of the leading causes of workplace injury and illness in Australia. Understanding what to look out for and how to respond helps you protect yourself and your colleagues and gives you the confidence to raise a concern or follow the right procedure, rather than working around a risk\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll employees in Australian organisations covered by the model WHS laws who need an efficient refresher on physical WHS hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJurisdictions that have adopted the model laws can still vary them, so always check the WHS laws and codes of practice that apply in your own state or territory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Essentials course assumes learners have already completed previous training on this subject (and is designed as a periodic refresher).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eManagers and supervisors should instead complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/omniacapture.com\/products\/whs-physical-hazards-for-managers-essentials-au\"\u003eWHS: physical hazards for managers - Essentials (Model AU)\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers additional manager-specific responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkplace Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the event of discrepancy between this training module and documents specific to your workplace, the documents specific to your workplace should be applied. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmniaCapture 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OmniaCapture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097124401473,"sku":"TH-740-404-RETAKE","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/8792\/7105\/files\/Essentials-Physicalhazardsemployees.jpg?v=1787110404","url":"https:\/\/omniacapture.com\/products\/whs-physical-hazards-for-employees-essentials-au","provider":"OmniaCapture Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}