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BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

(Extracts from the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission): Occupational Health and Safety In Australia

Under all NOHSC (National Occupational Health & Safety Commission) standards and codes, employers have a duty to:

  • implement a systematic process of hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control and review in the workplace;
  • make sure employees receive appropriate training, instruction and supervision, including induction and ongoing training;
  • obtain and provide appropriate information;
  • consult with employees likely to be exposed to risks, and with their health and safety representatives;
  • keep appropriate records.

OHS Training requirement:

Training is an essential part of effective health and safety management and this is reflected in national standards, codes of practice and guidance material. The content of training programs for Occupational Health and Safety should cover:

  • health and safety policies and procedures;
  • health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice;
  • the consultative process and issue resolution procedures;
  • the process of hazard identification, risk assessment and control;
  • fitting, using and maintaining personal protective equipment;
  • fire prevention and emergency response procedures;
  • any new working procedures;
  • health and safety procedures for any new equipment.

The course has been developed to assist all those responsible for managing occupational health and safety in the workplace.

Course Content:

Unit 1 – Legal Considerations

  • Legal Responsibilities Certificates & Licensing
  • Common Law Liability National Occupational Health & Safety
  • Duty of Care Commission (NOHSC)
  • National Standard for Construction Work [NOHSC: 1016 (2005)] WorkCover
  • OH&S Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Aust Standard Roles & Functions

Unit 2 – Where to Get Help

  • WorkCover Health & Safety Consultants

Unit 3 – Personnel Issues

  • Workplace Consultation Designated Work Groups
  • Health & Safety Representative
  • Health & Safety Committee
  • Occupational Health & Safety Training Induction
  • Prevention of Bullying and Violence at Work

Unit 4 – Workplace Preparation

  • Amenities for the Workplace
  • Safety Signs
  • First Aid in the Workplace
  • Personal Protective Equipment

Unit 5 – Site Safety

  • Work Method Statements/Job Safety Analysis
  • Site Inspection
  • WorkCover Inspectors Right of Entry to the Workplace
  • Risk Control Incident Investigation
  • Emergency Procedures

Unit 6 – Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances

  • Dangerous Goods Hazardous Substances
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Asbestos, Synthetic Mineral Fibres (SMF)

Unit 7 – Health and Hygiene

  • Manual Handling Noise
  • Skin Cancer and Outdoor Workers
  • Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace

Unit 8 – Safety Controls

  • Traffic Management
  • Prevention of Falls
  • Falling Objects
  • Confined Space
  • Excavation Trenching Operations
  • Demolition No Go Zones

Unit 9 – Plant and Equipment

  • Plant & Equipment
  • Code of Practice Consultation
  • Hazard Identification
  • Machine Guarding
  • Lock Out and Tagging of Plant
  • Safe Use of Explosive Powered Tools
  • Maintaining Plant in Safe Working Order
  • Ladders
  • Scaffolding, Ladders, Cranes Hoists and Load Shifting Equipment
  • Examples of Control Systems
  • Warning Devices for Powered Mobile Plant
  • Basic Definitions

Unit 10 –  Safety Management

  • OH&S Records
  • Engaging Sub Contractors
  • 6 Steps to Manage OHS
  • Occupational Health & Safety Audit Processes

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