A practical, in-depth guide to managing work health and safety risks based on the model Code of Practice 'How to manage work health and safety risks'. Learn how to find hazards systematically, assess risk using likelihood and consequence, apply the hierarchy of controls properly and keep risk registers and controls current.
~75 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Apply the four-step risk management process from the Code of Practice 'How to manage work health and safety risks'
Use systematic hazard identification methods including inspections, consultation, incident data and job safety analysis
Assess risks using likelihood and consequence, and use a risk matrix appropriately, including its limitations
Select and combine control measures using the hierarchy of controls, documenting decisions in risk registers and SWMS
Establish triggers and schedules for reviewing control measures so they remain effective over time
Course Content
1. The risk management process and who must use it
2. Hazard identification methods
3. Assessing risk: likelihood, consequence and risk matrices
4. Controlling risk: the hierarchy of controls in depth
5. Risk registers, SWMS and reviewing controls
6. Apply it: a risk management decision scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
Supervisors, team leaders, managers, safety committee members and anyone responsible for carrying out or signing off risk assessments in an Australian workplace.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not issue a unit of competency and is not a substitute for licensed or accredited training required for high-risk work in your state or territory.
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$39 per person
$59.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~75 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
Supervisors, team leaders, managers, safety committee members and anyone responsible for carrying out or signing off risk assessments in an Australian workplace.
Buying for a team? Set the quantity to the number of people. You’ll receive an enrolment code for each seat.
