Course Information
Every worker has the right to go home safe and every employer has a legal duty to make that happen. This course covers the fundamentals of Work Health and Safety (WHS) in Australian workplaces – clearly, practically and wilthout any unnecessary fluff.
WHS Essentials is designed for workers, new starters and small business who need a solid, no-nonsense understanding of how safety works at work. It explains what the law expects, what hazards look like in every day tasks and what simple actions actually prevent injuries.
This course focuses on how safety is done in real workplaces, not theory for theory sake. Learners are guided through common risks, safety behaviours, reporting processes and personal responsibilities so they know exactly what is expected of them from day one.
Whether you are completing a safety induction, refreshing your knowledge or meeting compliance requirements, this course provides a clear foundation you can rely on.
What You’ll Learn:
- Worker and employer WHS responsibilities
- Identifying and reporting hazards, incidents and near misses
- Practical controls such as PPE and safe behaviours
- How risks are controlled and when PPE is required
- WHS Laws and your role in following them
- Safe work practices and fitness for work
- Emergency procedures and who to go to for help
- What to do on your first day – and every day – to work safely.