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Risk Management

4 hours

Target group:

All staff and post-graduate students

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

No pre-requisites

Schedule:
Date:Monday 9 July 2012
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton
Apply by:Monday 2 July 2012
Schedule:
Date:Thursday 16 August 2012
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Room 34, Building A, Level 1, Caulfield campus
Apply by:Thursday 9 August 2012
Schedule:
Date:Tuesday 16 October 2012
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton
Apply by:Tuesday 9 October 2012
Cost: $85
Catering:

Tea and coffee provided.

To apply:On-line application form

Overview

The purpose of this course is to teach staff the principles of risk management techniques and the application of a hazard management methodology.  The course discusses the various interactions between people and their activities, equipment, environment and work systems when controlling OHS risks in workplaces.

The course will enable departments to initiate systematic assessment and control of hazards within their department and will involve the use of case studies to develop an understanding of the process.

Intended Outcomes

Understand principles of risk management and to present and practice the application of a hazard management and control methodology.  Understanding of the regulatory obligations and the importance of the hierarchy of control.

Course Content

  • legislative framework of OHS
  • hazard and risk
  • when to do a risk assessment
  • who should be involved
  • Monash risk control program
  • following on from a risk assessment
  • additional information/resources

Learning Approach

Lecture format reinforcing through the use of examples and discussion of local hazards and mitigation using Monash systems and the hierarchy of control.

Handouts and Materials

Risk management program & Reference sheets.