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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Initial Course for Health and Safety Representatives, Supervisors and Managers (WorkSafe Approved)

Overview

The OHS Act 2004 outlines a number of requirements on employers and employees to maintain workplaces that so far as practicable eliminate risks to health and safety.

Employers are also required to consult with employees and where relevant facilitate workplace Health and Safety Representatives undertaking a 5 day WorkSafe approved training program.

The initial course for Health and Safety Representatives, Managers and Supervisors will enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to be an effective Health and Safety Representative in your workplace.

Job Prospects

This course is relevant for:

- Elected Health and Safety Representatives in the workplace;
- Supervisors or Managers with responsibilities for health and safety; and
- Persons seeking an entry level program into higher qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety.

Delivery

The course is presented in line with adult learning principles and involves a blended approach to training incorporating distance learning and direct delivery strategies.

Content

Introduction to legislation
Requirements for the OH&S Act
Roles and responsibilities of an Health and Safety representative
Consultation and issue resolution
Risk Management
Workplace inspections
Identifying workplace hazards
Manual handling
Hazardous substances
Occupational violence
Accident reporting and investigation
OH&S systems
Health and Safety committees
Role of Inspectors

Duration

35 hours/one day each week over a 5 week period all subject to student numbers.

Presenters

The course is presented by recognised specialists in the area including occupational health and safety specialists, lawyers, and accredited trainers.

Prerequisites

Students must possess reasonable literacy and numeracy skills with a sound grasp of spoken English. Students undertaking this course will be able to progress into nationally accredited qualifications - Certificate III and IV in Occupational Health and Safety.

Location

Australian Institute of Public Safety
400 Queen Street
Melbourne 3000
or
Client Location

Cost

Advanced Full Payment -$650 inclusive of a copy of the OH&S 2004 (must be paid prior to course commencement)

Group and/or Corporate discounts are available

AIPS Member discounts:
AIPS Gold Corporate 20% off
AIPS Corporate Member 15% off
AIPS Fellow 20% off
AIPS Member 10% off
AIPS Student Member 10% off

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Dates

Course Dates 2008

Further Action

training@aips.edu.au (please specify course of interest)

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