Risk Management For Supervisors

This course is designed for people with supervisory or managerial responsibilities. It aims to familiarise participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of risk management as an integral part of an effective WHS management system.

Topics Covered

• WHS legislation overview
• Duty of care
• Responsibilities of employers (person conducting a business or undertaking)
• Duty of Officers (Managers)
• Responsibilities of employees (Workers)
• Responsibilities of those in control of workplaces
• Role and function of SafeWork
• Offences and Penalties
• Incident Notification – Reportable Incidents
• Consultation and Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
• WHS Risk Management
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Control

Who should attend

• Workplace Health and Safety Committee members (HSCs)
• Workplace Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
• Line Managers
• Supervisors
• Department Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• WHS Managers