Who needs this course?

This course is aimed at people who work, or wish to work, as Workplace Health and Safety Officers at a workplace or construction workplace in accordance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995. Organisation with 30 or more workers are required to appoint a Workplace Health and Safety Officer. This course is also suitable for Supervisors and Managers as they have a responsibility for workers and are required to understand the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.

Course Outline:

• Satisfy  the requirements to qualify as a WHSO

• Tell employers and principal contractors about the overall state of workplace health and safety at the workplace.

• Conduct inspections to hazards and unsafe or unsatisfactory health and safety conditions and report these to the employer.

• Establish appropriate educational programs

• Help inspectors in the performance of the inspectors duties

• Report any injury, work caused illness, event or risk to the employer or principal contractor

Competency Units:

WHSO/01 – Provide advice on Workplace Health and Safety
WHSO/02 – Manage Workplace Incidents
WHSO/03 – Manage Health and Safety Hazards and risks in the workplace

Accreditation:

This course is accredited with the Division of WHS. AT&SI works in partnership with Queensland Training Services for the delivery of this course.

Duration:

5 days