This generic course is designed to overview basic WHS requirements for workers and contractors. It introduces the policies and procedures that help protect workers from WHS incidents and resulting injury, noting that local site policies and procedures over-ride any generic information supplied here, and specialised training may be offered for workers who may be exposed to job specific risks. Specialists such as fire wardens and first aiders receive separate training specific to their responsibilities.
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: Types of hazards; ergonomics; work process; everyday safety; machinery, tools and protective equipment; Safety Data Sheets (SDS); Psychosocial hazards; Bullying, harassment & discrimination; Alcohol and drugs; Evacuation procedures; Job safety analysis; hazard reporting; emergency locations; competent persons; safety knowledge.