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Hazardous Substances
OHS Representative Training
Introduction to OHS
OHS for Managers
Manual Handling
Managing Contractor OHS Risks

Courses

Hazardous Substances

Duration: 4 hours
Maximum Participants: 15
Cost: $880.00

Details
This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to effectively and safely manage hazardous substances in the workplace.

This course covers:

  • Legislative requirements, including OHS (Hazardous Substances Regulations 2000 and Code of Practice
  • Effects and routes of exposure
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment of Hazardous Substances
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Reporting hazards relevant to hazardous substances
  • Safe handling, storage and transport of hazardous substances and dangerous goods
  • Selection of correct Personal Protective Equipment when working with Hazardous Substances

A Certificate of Attendance is issued following completion of the course.

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OHS Representative Training

Duration: 5 Days
Maximum Participants: 15
Cost: $660.00

Details:
This course is designed for Health & Safety Representatives, Supervisors and Team Leaders with responsibility for OHS in the workplace. Participants will become familiar with OHS legislation, and will learn how to effectively perform their role in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply knowledge of OHS legislation, codes and standards
  • Identify, assess and control risks in the workplace
  • Report and investigate injuries, incidents and near misses in the workplace
  • Communicate effectively with occupants and management regarding health and safety issues

Course Material:

Participants will be provided with:

  • Course Notes and Student Workbook
  • Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004
  • Codes of Practice and Worksafe publications.

A Certificate of Attendance is issued following completion of the course.

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Introduction to OHS

Duration: 1 day
Maximum Participants: 15
Cost: $1210.00

Details:
This course provides an overview of Occupational Health and Safety. Participants will gain knowledge in OHS legislation, hazard identification, assessment and control, incident management and investigation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees under OHS legislation
  • Identify workplace hazards and recommend solutions according to the hierarchy of controls
  • Conduct workplace inspections
  • Report and investigate workplace incident and injuries.

A Certificate of Attendance is issued following completion of the course.

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OHS for Managers

Duration: 1 day
Maximum Participants: 15
Cost: $1210.00

Details:
Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders have considerable responsibilities for occupational health and safety in the workplace. This course provides an overview of the knowledge and skills required to prevent and manage workplace safety and fulfill duty of care to employees, including integrating OHS into day-to-day business practices.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation
  • Describe roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
  • Identify, assess and control workplace hazards
  • Report and investigate workplace incidents and injuries
  • Describe the consultation process for workplace health and safety
  • Describe how to resolve issues regarding health and safety in the workplace
  • Describe the role and powers of Worksafe inspectors

A Certificate of Attendance is issued following completion of the course.

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Manual Handling

Duration: 4 hours
Maximum Participants: 15
Cost: $880.00

Details
This course provides an understanding of how manual handling tasks affect employees, and how to control the risks associated with manual handling.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and comply with relevant legislation, including the OHS Act 2004, Manual Handling Regulations 1999 and codes of practice
  • Identify typical workplace tasks that pose a risk to staff due to manual handling
  • Assess risks and develop treatments according to the hierarchy of controls
  • Consult stakeholders during the development of risk control plans
  • Develop ongoing programs to manage manual handling risks
  • A Certificate of Attendance is issued following completion of the course.

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Managing Contractor OHS Risks

Duration: 4 hours
Maximum Participants: 15
Cost: $880.00

Details:
This course provides participants with strategies for dealing with contractor health and safety issues. Information provided will cover a range of industries, including sub-contracting, using labour hire staff and addressing OHS issues as part of a tender process.

This course covers:

  • Understanding legislative responsibilities of employers and contractors
  • Minimising exposure to contractor OHS risks
  • Consideration of OHS issues when selecting and engaging contractors
  • Evaluating contractor OHS systems, procedures and capabilities
  • Establishing specific safety requirements for contractors
  • Developing policy and procedures to manage contractors
  • Practical application of OHS and risk management principles for contractors

A Certificate of Attendance is issued following completion of the course.

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