Training:
Introduction to the Legal Aspects of
Occupational Health & Safety
Duration: 8 hours
Aim: This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of the Victorian OH&S legislation addressing the requirements the OH&S Act 2004 and OH&S Regulations 2007.
The course will outline the objectives of each of these pieces of Victorian OH&S legislation, and will ensure that participants leave the course with the understanding and ability required to locate and implement the legislative requirements into company policies and procedures.
Key Areas Covered:
- Victorian OH&S Act 2004
- Role of Employers & Employees
- Duties Imposed on Officers of Companies
- Requirements Planed on Designers of Workplaces
- Duty of Consultation with Employees
- Right of Entry for Authorized Representatives of Unions
- Penalties Imposed under the OH&S Act 2004
- Victorian OH&S Regulations 2007
- Structure of the Regulations
- General Duties & Issue Resolution
- Manual Handling
- Noise
- Prevention of Falls
- Confined Spaces
- Plant
- High Risk Work
- Hazardous Substances - Including Asbestos
- Hazardous Industries - Construction
- Registration
Target Audience: HSR’s, Managers, Supervisors and any person wishing to obtain a greater understanding of the Victorian OH&S legislation.
This HSE training course is not currently available in HAZCON's public training schedule. This course can be conducted 'in house' at your company's premises or at HAZCON's specialised training facilities in Trafalgar or Notting Hill.
We will be happy to discuss your requirements and prepare a quote for you. If you are interested please contact us via via this link or contact Lisa Andrew, our Training & Administration Coordinator directly on 1800 429 266 or on her email: lisa.andrew@hazcon.com.au