Course Information
Eliminating risk is always better than managing the consequences. This course explains how hazards must be controlled in Australian workplaces using the Hierarchy of Controls — the legally recognised framework for reducing risk.
Applying the Hierarchy of Controls provides clear, practical guidance on how to select and apply controls in the correct order: elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Too often, workplaces rely on PPE or procedures alone. This course makes it clear why that approach is not enough and how higher-order controls provide stronger, more reliable protection.
Learners are taken through real workplace examples to show how the hierarchy is applied to everyday tasks, helping them understand not just what the controls are, but why the order matters.
What You’ll Learn:
- What the hierarchy of controls is and why it exists
- Each level of control from elimination through to PPE
- How to apply the hierarchy to real workplace hazards
- Common mistakes when selecting controls
- Worker and employer responsibilities for effective risk control
Control risks properly – not just conveniently.
This course reinforces the right way to manage hazards, supporting safer decisions, stronger controls and legal compliance.