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Essential OHS (OHS for Managers & Supervisors)

1 day

Target group:

All staff with supervisory or management responsibilities

Group size:Maximum 20. Minimum numbers do apply.
Level 1 program:

Suitable for staff with limited experience in the area or who wish to refresh their skills

Schedule:
Date:Tuesday 29 May 2012 ***FULL***
Time:9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue:Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton
Apply by:Tuesday 22 May 2012
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 11 July 2012
Time:9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue:Room 1S210, Gippsland campus
Apply by:Wednesday 4 July 2012
Schedule:
Date:Monday 30 July 2012
Time:9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue:Seminar Room, Room 1.171, Building 10, Clayton campus
Apply by:Monday 23 July 2012
Schedule:
Date:Thursday 9 August 2012
Time:9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue:Room 34, Building A, Level 1, Caulfield campus
Apply by:Thursday 2 August 2012
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 29 August 2012
Time:9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue:Room C1.02, Peninsula campus
Apply by:Wednesday 22 August 2012
Schedule:
Date:Tuesday 2 October 2012
Time:9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue:Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton
Apply by:Tuesday 25 September 2012
Cost: $145
Catering:

Tea and coffee provided

To apply:On-line application form

Overview

All staff have the responsibility to ensure that the work they oversee and participate in is carried out in ways that safeguard the occupational health and safety (OHS) of themselves and others in their charge including students and contractors they are supervising or managing.

This course provides managers with an understanding of OHS legal requirements and the principles of effective management of this function.

Intended Outcomes

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Outline the legal requirements for employers and managers
  • Explain the relationship between management system failures and the immediate causes of accidents
  • Demonstrate how to identify hazards and assess risks in the

Course Content

  • Employer and employee responsibilities
  • The function of OHS committees
  • The causes of accidents and systematic risk management principles

Learning Approach

Lecture format reinforcing through the use of examples and discussion of local safety issues.