Work/Occupational Health and Safety for Employees

Building a safer workplace: understanding Work/Occupational Health and Safety laws and responsibilities

Online course details

Delivery

SCORM files or hosted on our Platform

Course Format
  • Structured Learning (35-40 min)
  • MicroLearn (5-7 min)
Regulation/Law

Australia: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and more

Region

Australia

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About this online course

Safetrac’s Work/Occupational Health and Safety for employees course covers variations in WHS regulations across different states and territories, providing a comprehensive perspective on regional differences and their impact on workplace compliance.  The course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge they need to identify risks, fulfill their legal obligations, and foster a culture of safety and accountability within their workplace.

Course Overview

Key modules

  • The law
  • Your duties
  • Hostile workplace environments
  • Duties of visitors
  • Who’s responsible?
  • Notifications of incidents
  • Monitoring and enforcing health and safety
  • Penalties
  • Eliminating or controlling hazards
  • Manual handling
  • Ergonomic principles
  • Work practices
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Psychological hazards
  • Hazardous substances
  • Electrical and reporting hazards
  • Emergency situations

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what is meant by the term work/occupational health and safety;
  • Understand your roles and responsibilities in WHS/OHS; and
  • Identify, eliminate or control office hazards.

Legislation covered

WHS, Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT), Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth), Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NT), Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA),  Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS), Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic), Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)

Course formats

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery options

SCORM-compliant file

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS) or SCORM-compliant software.

Safetrac Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks.

Building a safer workplace: understanding Work/Occupational Health and Safety laws and responsibilities

This course provides an essential overview of how work health and safety (WHS) laws function within the workplace. It explores the core principles, responsibilities, and expectations set out under Australia's Work Health and Safety legislation.

By understanding these laws, employees can help ensure a safe and compliant work environment for everyone.

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Book a free training needs analysis with one of our Compliance Experts to help you build out the ideal compliance training program.

Related courses

Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

Why Choose Safetrac’s Compliance Courses 

Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable

Our courses provide engaging, customisable content, from videos to interactive modules, tailored to your business.

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant.

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur.

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs. 

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Renowned companies like Uber, Chubb, and David Jones rely on our compliance training solutions.

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