Training:

Introduction to the Legal Aspects of
Occupational Health & Safety

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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.

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