Health and Safety in Australia: Rights and Responsibilities
Remember – health and safety is everyone's responsibility!
Description
This course gives an overview of key work health and safety (WHS) duties in Australia. It covers the responsibilities of duty holders, the rights of workers, and the role of regulators. By understanding your legal obligations under the model WHS laws (or local laws such as Victoria’s OHS Act), you can help prevent accidents, injuries and illness in the workplace.
Course Objectives
- Understand the purpose of Australia’s model WHS laws and how they aim to prevent workplace harm
- Identify key duties under the WHS Act, including those of PCBUs, officers and workers
- Recognise your rights as a worker under WHS legislation
- Understand the role of state and territory regulators in enforcing health and safety law
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