WHS risk management is the process of identifying workplace hazards, assessing the risks they create, implementing control measures and regularly reviewing those controls to ensure they remain effective. Effective risk management helps prevent injuries, illnesses and workplace incidents.

This course is designed for directors, managers, supervisors, team leaders and anyone responsible for workplace health and safety. It is particularly useful for people who make decisions about workplace safety, supervise workers or manage operational risks.

The course covers safety culture, WHS legislation, duty holder responsibilities, due diligence, WHS management systems, consultation requirements, hazard identification, risk management processes, incident reporting and workplace health and safety responsibilities.

A workplace hazard is anything that has the potential to cause injury, illness, property damage or harm. Hazards may include unsafe equipment, hazardous substances, manual handling tasks, electrical risks, workplace violence, psychological hazards or unsafe work practices.

A workplace risk assessment is a structured process used to identify hazards, evaluate the likelihood and consequences of harm, and determine appropriate control measures to reduce risks.

A risk assessment generally involves:

1. Identifying hazards.
2. Assessing the level of risk.
3. Implementing suitable control measures.
4. Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of controls.

These principles are covered throughout the course and can be applied across a wide range of workplaces.

The hierarchy of controls is a recognised risk management framework used to minimise workplace risks. Controls are ranked from most effective to least effective:

• Elimination
• Substitution
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Participants learn how to apply these controls to workplace hazards.

Supervisors and managers play a key role in workplace safety by identifying hazards, managing risks, consulting with workers, ensuring safe work practices are followed, providing supervision and contributing to a positive safety culture.

Due diligence refers to the actions taken by officers and leaders within an organisation to ensure workplace health and safety obligations are being met. This includes understanding WHS risks, ensuring resources are available and verifying that safety systems are functioning effectively.

Consultation helps ensure workers are involved in decisions that affect their health and safety. Effective consultation can improve hazard identification, risk management and overall workplace safety performance.

A WHS Management System is a structured framework of policies, procedures, processes and practices used to manage workplace health and safety. Risk management forms an important part of an effective WHS Management System.

Notifiable incidents are serious workplace events that may need to be reported to the relevant safety regulator. These may include serious injuries, fatalities and dangerous incidents as defined under workplace health and safety legislation.

Yes. This course is delivered 100% online and can be completed at your own pace. Participants can access the training from home, work or any location with an internet connection.

The course takes approximately 4 hours to complete, although participants can work through the training at their own pace.

No. The course is suitable for both new and experienced supervisors and managers. No prior WHS qualifications are required.

No. This is a non-accredited workplace training course designed to provide practical WHS risk management knowledge for supervisors and managers.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, participants receive a Statement of Training issued by Train Online / Advance Consulting and Training (RTO 91534).

Effective risk management helps reduce workplace injuries, improve compliance, support worker wellbeing, reduce business disruption and create safer workplaces. It is a fundamental component of workplace health and safety management.