WHS for Supervisors and Managers
1 day
Course Duration
Perth
Locations
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Course Start date
About this Course
The WHS for Supervisors and Managers course provides a clear and practical introduction to the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
Designed specifically for the building and construction industry, the course helps supervisors, site managers and leading hands understand their roles, responsibilities and duties under Western Australia’s current WHS laws.
Participants will explore the key elements of the Construction Work Code of Practice (2022) and the How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice (2022), supported by discussion on Human and Organisational Factors (HOF) that influence safety leadership, communication and decision-making on site.
On completion of the course, participants will have an improved understanding of:
- The structure and intent of the WHS Act 2020 (WA) and WHS (General) Regulations 2022
- The duties of PCBUs, officers, and workers, and how these apply in the construction industry
- The concepts of hazard identification, risk management, and “reasonably practicable” approaches to controlling risk
- Consultation, cooperation, and coordination requirements between duty holders
- The relevance and application of approved Codes of Practice to daily site supervision
- How Human and Organisational Factors affect supervision, communication, decision-making and overall safety performance
Course Structure
Course Duration: 1 day
Entry requirements
- Site supervisors and managers
- Leading hands and forepersons
- Builders, subcontractors, and principal contractors
- Anyone responsible for overseeing or directing work on construction sites
How to Apply