OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY FUNDAMENTALS

Units of Competency

• Contribute to the Implementation of a Systematic Approach to Managing OHS BSBOHS401B

• Contribute to the Implementation of the OHS Consultation Process BSBOHS402B

• Identify Hazards and Assess OHS Risks BSBOHS403B

• Contribute to the Implementation of Strategies to Control OHS Risk BSBOHS404B

• Contribute to the Implementation of Emergency Procedures BSBOHS405B

• Assist With Compliance With OHS and Other Relevant Laws BSBOHS408A

The NSW OHS Act requires all employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work and that of any other person at the workplace. The complexity of OHS law and the business environment demands that the person responsible for administering the OHS function in an organisation is able to practise OHS skills.

Designed For

Generally people already in the workforce who have a responsibility for OHS or are seeking to gain competence in OHS such as supervisors, managers, or administrators.

Content

OHS LAWS AND REGULATION

• Compliance and monitoring
• Responsibilities and requirements
• Breaches and enforcement processes
• Reporting of non-compliance
• Providing advice to management and appropriate personnel

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL

• Techniques and tools for hazard identification
• Using risk assessment models and tools
• Applying the hierarchy of control for risk control options
• Assessment of controls
• Using specialists and technical advisors where required
• Techniques for incident investigation

OHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Sources of information and data
• Elements of an OHS system
• Determining OHS priorities
• Action plans

OHS CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

• OHS consultative mechanisms
• Determining appropriate consultation arrangements
• Communicating OHS information and data
• Facilitating and influencing management and employee consultation

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Planning for the worst
• Detection/Evacuation/Equipment
• Maintenance of the plan
• Monitor/Review/Improve
• Fire drills and use of equipment
• Overview of Equipment use (the right extinguisher for the job)

Award

A Certificate of attendance will be issued at the completion of the course.

A Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment will be issued to those who successfully complete the workplace based project as part of Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

Duration of Course

Four Days 9.00am - 4.30pm

Course Fee (GST Free)

Fee Member AUD $1095
Fee Non Member AUD $1295

Other Details

One day a week for 4 weeks. Fee includes assessment for accreditation, morning and afternoon tea, light lunch and course materials.

Course ID Date(s)