This course provides an overview of work health and safety (WHS) fundamentals, empowering workers with essential knowledge to foster and maintain a safe and healthy workplace environment. Explore key WHS terminology, understand roles and responsibilities, and learn to identify and mitigate various workplace hazards, from ergonomics to psychosocial factors. We wil also overview standard incident reporting procedures, emergency management, and the importance of competent persons in ensuring workplace safety.
ready2start is a comprehensive series of courses designed to support a safe and positive workplace culture. Workers should complete these courses at the very start of their employment and most titles would need to be refreshed every one or two years based on workplace requirements to ensure they are updated with the latest protocols and practices.
Understand essential work health and safety (WHS) terminology to effectively navigate workplace safety protocols and procedures. Learn to identify and assess workplace hazards and understand incident and hazard reporting procedures. Learn the importance of emergency management protocols, including evacuation procedures and responding to fire emergencies. Explore strategies for promoting everyday safety practices, including managing psychosocial hazards such as bullying, harassment, and stress.
Topics include: Introduction to Work Health and Safety for Workers: Terminology - Who is responsible? - Consultation - Types of Workplace Hazards - Ergonomics - Work Process - Everyday Safety - Machinery, Tools, and Protective Equipment - Incident and hazard reporting procedures - Psychosocial hazards - Bullying, harassment, and discrimination - Alcohol and Drugs - Stress - Managing emergencies - Competent Persons - Evacuation Procedures - Fire - Emergency and evacuation alerts – Safety Procedure – Fire.
