Every workplace has hazards. Hazards include the work practices and systems used to perform work as well as physical, chemical, biological and psychological aspects. In this course, we investigate generic concepts – you must be sure to identify and follow local rules and regulations specific to each site.
This course is designed for all employees, contractors and other workers in an organisation. The concepts and skills are designed to help expand your knowledge, skills and confidence to better perform your role and achieve your workplace goals.
One of the health and safety titles in our ready2work range, this course overviews essential policies and procedures designed to help keep people safe in the workplace. It is generic, so please follow any local procedures that apply if they conflict with anything covered herein. Topics covered in this course include: control measures; air contaminants; chemical and biological hazards; safe use of hazardous substances; safety data sheets (SDS); ergonomic hazards; equipment, machinery and tools; housekeeping; electrical; confined spaces; the hierarchy of hazard controls; personal protective equipment (PPE); flammable and combustible objects; monitoring; promoting health and safety; health and safety contact.