Work/Occupational Health and Safety for Managers

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

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia

Course Format

Structured Learning (35-40 min) and MicroLearn (5-7 min) options

Duration

Depending on format, between 5 - 40 minutes

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, managers can help ensure a safe and compliant work environment for everyone.

Course Overview

About this online course

Safetrac’s Work/Occupational Health and Safety for managers 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.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of health and safety legislation
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the topic

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)

Key modules

  • The impact of occupational injury and disease
  • Common law duty of care
  • Duties of an organisation
  • Psychosocial hazards
  • WHS/OHS legislation
  • WHS/OHS responsibilities of an organisation
  • What is ‘reasonable practicable’ WHS/OHS Prosecution
  • Officers
  • Due diligence
  • Notifications of incidents
  • Consultation in the workplace

Learning outcomes

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

  • Have a general understanding of the obligations of managers and officers under WHS/OHS law; and
  • Have a broad understanding of all aspects of health and safety in the workplace

Duration and Format

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 and Setup

SCORM

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

Compliance 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. 

Related courses

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

On the Safetrac

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 Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios 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.

Trusted by Leading Brands

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

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