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Essential OHS management in office areas

4 hours

Target group:All staff with supervisory or management responsibilities in an administrative environment
Group size:Maximum of 20
Level 1 program:Suitable for staff with limited experience in the area or who wish to refresh their skills.
Schedule:
Date:To be advised
Time:To be advised
Venue:To be advised
Apply by:To be advised
Cost: nil - Monash staff only
Catering:Morning or afternoon tea will be provided.
To apply:On-line application form

Overview

Supervisors and managers have a responsibility to ensure that the work they oversee is carried out in ways that safeguard the occupational health and safety (OHS) of staff and students in their charge and contractors that they are supervising or managing. This program provides supervisors and managers with the information, skills and tools that they need in order to ensure that the management of OHS issues becomes integral to their overall management strategy.

Intended Outcomes

  • Understanding of the principles of OHS legislation relevant to Monash
  • Knowledge of the OHS organisational structure at Monash
  • Knowledge of relevant Monash University OHS policies and procedures
  • Understanding of the essential elements of OHS management
  • Knowledge of the OHS resources available to supervisors and managers
  • Understanding of the OHS roles and responsibilities of supervisors and managers at Monash

Course Content

  • An easy guide to the OHS legislative framework
  • OHS organisational structure and resources
  • Policies and procedures at Monash University and their development
  • Implementing OHS policies at Monash University
  • OHS basics for organisations
  • Resources available to supervisors and managers
  • OHS roles and responsibilities of supervisors and managers

Learning Approach

  • Theoretical presentation
  • Group discussion
  • Examples and case studies
  • Self help material
  • Action planning

Handouts

Course notes will be provided, including a range of practical tools, information and resources available for implementation of OHS strategies at Monash University.