This training has been specifically written to suit the legal variations applicable to the state of Victoria who are governed by the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004.

It outlines the importance and benefits of occupational health and safety. It also provides and understanding of hazards and risks in the workplace and an overview of the legislation that Employees must be aware of.

Topics covered
• What is Occupational Health and Safety?
• OHS regulations in Victoria
• Persons referred to in The Act
• The importance of a Health & Safety Representative (HSR) and Designated Workgroup (DWG)
• Types of hazards
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Injury Management and Rehabilitation

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn:
• Why Occupational Health and Safety is important.
• What the regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are.
• What the importance and function of a HSR and DWG is.
• How to manage risks and hazards; and,
• How to report incidents.

Designed for
This course is designed specifically for those working in the state of Victoria, where slightly different legislation applies to that of the rest of Australia. It's suitable for organisation-wide delivery and provides employees and employers with general knowledge of the legal requirements, basic principles, and practices relating to occupational health and safety.

Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, employees will have the necessary information to be able to respond correctly to risks in the workplace. Employees will also be aware of their legal obligations to OHS
in The Act, and will learn how to correctly report incidents and hazards.