Work Health and Safety (WHS) Training Course

Did you know these facts about work health & safety (WHS)?

• Penalties for work health and safety (WHS) contraventions include fines of up to $3 million and up to 5 years in prison.
• Work-related injuries and illnesses cost the Australian economy more than $60 billion each year.
• Breaches of work health and safety (WHS) can occur in any workplace.

WHS Training Course Overview

This online WHS training course covers the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2011). Discover the importance of workplace safety with our in-depth WHS course for managers and employees. This course explains why work health and safety (WHS) is essential for Australian workplaces, what it entails, and how everyone contributes to a healthy and safe work environment. It also addresses how to manage WHS hazards, risks, and incidents in the workplace, as well as navigate the complex issues of health and safety. Ultimately, it encourages everyone to play a role in maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. This work health and safety (WHS) training course can be completed as a stand-alone online course or in conjunction with the full Sentrient online workplace health and safety training program, which includes other related topics such as workplace bullying, sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity (EEO).

Our work health and safety (WHS) training course is legally compliant and kept up to date with legislation for all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand. It was written by Mills Oakley Law Firm for Australia and Simpson Grierson Law Firm for New Zealand.

WHS Training Course Target audience

This online work health and safety (WHS) training course is suitable for all of your employees, contractors and volunteers engaged in the Australian workplace. This WHS training course can be provided to your new starters at induction and as a refresher WHS training on an ongoing basis.

Course Duration

This online work health and safety (WHS) course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Learner experience

This online work health and safety training course is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. During the WHS training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce the importance of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace. At the end of the WHS course, there is a learning check. There is also a declaration that each individual will contribute to a healthy and safe workplace.

Business Outcomes

Once all staff members have completed the online WHS training course, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

• Reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries and illness.
• Mitigate the risk of legal liability associated with workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Lower the cost of worker’s compensation premiums by implementing training programmes.
• Avoid disputes associated with your staff and contractors for not understanding what you are doing to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.
• Protect your reputation from the damage caused by workplace accidents.
• Present a vision for all workers to do the right thing for a healthy and safe workplace.
• Increase engagement by supporting a workplace culture that promotes a healthy and safe work environment.
• Gain a competitive advantage by becoming an employer of choice by providing a safe and inclusive workplace.