This self-paced online course is a powerful exploration into the right mindsets and attitudes, critical to creating and maintaining a safe workplaces
Safety compliance driven procedures and routines are useful but usually lack emotional engagement from employees. This can lead to such programs becoming tickbox exercises which is damaging to an organization’s safety culture. For safety management to be effective and create a safer workplace, employees, from top level management through to entry level staff, need to have the right mindset and attitude.
- Straight forward and to the point
- Course Certificate can be downloaded on completion
- 100% self-paced online and can be completed in about one hour
- Course handbook can be downloaded after purchase
Safety is Good for Business
Course Topics
- Why Bother?
- Safety is the No1 PRIORITY … or … is it?
This is a popular slogan, great if it is meant and acted on, useless and likely counter productive otherwise. - Safety is BORING
Safety is often perceived as a boring topic because it too often focuses on compliance-driven routines that lack emotional engagement. - Safety is NOT DEMOCRATIC
If safety management was a democratic process, workplace accident rates would go through the roof. This section explains why. - The power of a POSITIVE safety culture
Understanding what influences the safety culture of your organization can make a significant contribution to changing employee attitudes and behaviours in relation to workplace safety. - Safety laws are FOR LAWYERS … Really?
Safety law is mysterious, woven in words few understand, guarded by complexity, distant from those it’s meant to serve…. Is it?…No it is not. - Health & Safety Representatives and Safety Committees – YOUR ALLIES in safety
If you are a worker, safety reps and committees will provide you with a voice.
If you are a manager, safety reps and committees will assist you in meeting your legal duties under the Act. - Safety PSYCHOLOGY
Safety management systems are good, but are NOT the full story. They need to be complemented with programs that address the human psyche. - Personal RESPONSIBILITY for Safety
Taking personal responsibility for your safety is your biggest asset in staying safe - Swiss cheese and the ILLUSION of reality
In Plato’s Cave - BE THE CHANGE you want to see in the world
Gandhi’s wisdom. Arleen Lorrance spoke and did it. Now it’s your turn.
Course format
- Each course topic starts with an introductory video, followed by text.
- The course sessions can be taken in any sequence.
- There are 2 review questions at the end of the course.
- A course handbook can be download after purchase.
- A course certificate can only be downloaded if all sessions have been completed.
What clients have said:
Excellent course. Highly relevant content which was well presented.
I found the course to be interesting in delivery with the trainer keeping all candidates participating in the activities. The trainer also sought input by each candidate on each topic to ensure a variety of views and ways to investigate.
Excellent, felt engaged consistently. Have completed similar courses through other providers, this one is better, will recommend to others.
Was a very interesting training course. Excellent presentation & content.
I really enjoyed the course and definitely see things differently and the need for being aware of safety and the processes within our office.
Thanks for a very interesting, informative course. Obviously delivered with a lot of passion, knowledge and experience.
Very informative, especially highlighting the requirements at a management level.
Masterclass in Workplace Safety – FAQ
Where Can I Attend the Masterclass in Workplace Safety?
This course is only available self-paced online.
Why is the Masterclass in Workplace Safety Important?
Effective safety management only takes hold when employees are emotionally engaged
Why Is the OHS/WHS Act Important?
The OHS/WHS Acts provide clear legislation to ensure all workers’ safety and wellbeing within the workplace. It requires organisations to meet minimum standards of care for their employees and will be held accountable if they fail to do so. It seeks to make sure all workers are safe and cared for when in their working environment.
How Much Does the Course Cost?
The price for this course is available from the Book Now button. For group bookings contact us for a quote.
How is the Course Assessed?
There is no assessment for this course.
How Long is the Masterclass in Workplace Safety?
You can complete this course in about 50 minutes.
Is the Masterclass in Workplace Safety Mandatory?
The course is not mandatory.
Who Should Complete the Masterclass in Workplace Safety?
This course is aimed at all workers. From top level management through to entry level staff.
Our Mission
We are here to help you. Our mission is to help organizations provide a safe working environment for Australia’s 12.6 million Workers and achieve this by delivering the highest quality courses by highly experienced industry trainers.