Description

Welcome to Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes course. This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to participate in the processes of work health and safety (WHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control. It includes participating in worker consultation and support to contribute to a healthy and safe workplace.

About this course

Training Provider: OHS.com.au with AlertForce (RTO Code 91826)

Location: Online

Course length: Approx. 4 hours (awareness version)

Time: Self-paced

Certification / Accreditation: Certificate of Completion* or Statement of Attainment depending on what is purchased

CPD Points: Yes. 4 points as certificate of completion or 5 points as Statement of Attainment.

Background - What is Hazard identification?

Hazard identification is a part of the process that determines if a particular situation, item or thing is dangerous. Potentially causing harm. 

Risk assessment is a term that describes the entire process as:

1. - Hazard identification is the process of identifying hazards and risk factors that could cause harm
2. - Analyse the risk associated to that hazard and make a decision (risk analysis and risk evaluation)
3. - You can determine the best ways to eliminate the danger or manage the risk if it is not possible (risk control)

The goal of hazard detection is to identify and record any hazards in a workplace. It is a good idea to work in a group and include people who are familiar with the work area as well as those who aren't. This will ensure that you have both an experienced and fresh perspective to inspect the workplace.

Near misses, investigations, health monitoring and inspection results can all be used to identify hazards at work. A hazard is something that causes injury to another person.

Usually, hazards arise from:

1. - The physical work environment
2. - Equipment, materials, and substances
3. - How work tasks are done
4. - Work design and management

Safe Work Australia states that it is mandatory to conduct a risk assessment for high-risk activities. This includes diving work, live electrical work, and entry into confined spaces.

According to them, a risk assessment is able to help you determine:

1. - How severe is the risk
2. - Whether any existing control measures work.
3. - What actions you should take in order to reduce the risk
4. - How urgently action is needed.

Aims and Objectives of this course

This course Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes (based on BSBWHS308 ) will help you earn the skills necessary to participate in selecting hazard identification methods for the workplace according to organisational policies and procedures.

Our Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes course is based on the unit of competency of BSBWHS308 . Whilst this course is not nationally recognised, it follows the learning outcomes and elements associated with that unit. The course contains

1. Narrated e-learning learning resources online 
2. Online Assessment tasks
3. Ability to download your Certificate of Completion once assessment tasks are completed

What will you learn by completing the training course?

This course will include an understanding of awareness of the relevant legislation and your responsibilities in participating in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes .

Learning outcomes include:

1. Use selected methods to identify, report and record hazards according to organisational policies and procedures, standards and WHS laws 
2. Provide information and assistance to required personnel during hazard identification process
3. Participate in selecting suitable risk assessment methods for the workplace according to organisational policies and procedures 
4. Assess and record risks using selected methods according to organisational procedures, standards and WHS laws 
5. Provide information and assistance to required personnel during risk assessment process
6. Obtain organisation records of the outcomes of hazard identifications and risk assessments, and use them to participate in developing risk control options 
7. Identify duty holders according to WHS laws and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems 
8. Participate in selecting risk control options using criteria agreed to by work team, and according to organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems 
9. Identify and report factors impeding successful implementation of selected risk control options to determine potential control measures to be implemented
10.  Review and document potential control measures for compliance with relevant WHS laws 
11. Contribute to developing a risk control implementation plan according to the hierarchy of control measures
12. Provide written information to individuals and duty holders to facilitate implementation of reviewed control measures

How Is the Training Delivered?

Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes course is available online and completed in your own time. This Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes training course is based on the learning outcomes outlined above.

The course is typically designed to be completed in a minimum of four hours. However, the exact length of the course may depend on your ability and prior knowledge around the subject. 

As the training is delivered online, you are able to complete it at your own pace.

What Accreditation Will You Get?

After completing the Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes course , an assessment is conducted to determine if you have understood the information presented during the training course. If you pass this assessment, you receive a Certificate of Completion.

IMPORTANT NOTE whilst this course is based on the learning outcomes of the course provided, it is important to note that it is not a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment unless you opt for that option. Nationally Recognised training is only really required If you specifically require that unit of competency for a qualification or licence (typically this will require a practical component, further assessment and increased costs).

This course has been designed to comply with the best practices of national health and safety standards. Terminology has been chosen for clarity and ease of comprehension across jurisdictions. For example, ‘employer’ has been used to signify the broader term ‘PCBU’, while ‘WHS’ represents both work and occupational health and safety.

This training is not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you require further advice or information, please contact the health and safety regulator in your jurisdiction.

A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. It is recommended that training is conducted every 2 years to stay refreshed.

Is the course tax deductible?

Whilst you should get advice from your financial advisor to confirm, generally speaking further training and education related to advancing your career is 100% tax deductible.

Approx. run time: 4 hours