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Module D: Work Health and Safety Compliance Training
Objective:
To educate workers (primarily managers and supervisors) as to their obligations under work health and safety legislation and support business owners and other persons comply with their obligations in ensuring health and safety in the workplace.
Course Duration:
Half-day
Suggested Limit on Attendees:
Minimum of 10
Maximum of 15
Course Outline:
1. Introduction and Objectives
2. Historical Background
(a) Common law and the duty of care
(b) Other legislative history in relevant State
(c) The 2012 harmonisation of work health and safety laws
3. The Work Health and Safety Act
(a) Key provisions and obligations
(b) Liability of individuals
(c) Defences
(d) Penalties
4. What happens after an Incident?
(a) Incident investigation
(b) Prosecution procedure
(c) Managing an incident investigation
5. Specific Issues in Work Health and Safety
(a) Drugs and alcohol
(b) Workplace bullying
(c) Managing contractor safety
6. Quiz and Case Study
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