Self Paced Online OHS Course for Officers and Senior Managers
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws make Officers (Directors, CEOs, Senior Managers) personally liable for legal non compliance of the organization and expect them to take a personal and pro-active involvement in safety management.
Officer liability is clearly defined in the OHS Act. Breaches of this law could result in personal fines of nearly $340,000 and/or up-to 5 years in jail. A workplace manslaughter conviction may carry a penalty of up to $2 million.
This OHS for CEOs, Directors and Managers course explains what your legal duties are and how to get on the road of legal compliance. This course is for the VIC jurisdiction.
Straight to the point. No fluff – Just the facts. Start – Stop – Continue anytime that suits you.
100% online and can be completed in less than 2 hours.
You can download a course handbook, customized for the Victorian jurisdiction, on purchase and a Certificate of Training after completion of the course.
Work Health and Safety – OHS for CEOs, Directors and Managers – VIC Edition
TOPICS COVERED OFF – VIC Edition
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Law
Key terminologies, The Regulatory Framework
Duty Holders and Officer Duties
Specific legal duties for employers including the duty to consult, OHS Duties and liabilities for officers, duties of employees and other persons.
The concept of Ensuring Health and Safety & the meaning of Reasonable & Practicable
An explanation of what a court or regulator will consider in judging whether a person has done everything reasonable and practicable under the circumstances to avoid incidents in the workplace.
How to test whether an employee has taken Reasonable Care
If an employee causes an incident, an officer can still be held liable. This section explains why and how to minimize this risk.
Demonstrating Management Commitment
How to demonstrate management commitment and responsibility
Breaches of the Legislation – Main offences and penalties
Breaches of the legislation, Enforcement action by the OHS regulator or court & maximum penalties
Actions to Consider
Examples of how to get onto the road of legal compliance and how to stay there.
Case Studies
A review of relevant recent court cases.
FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION
Resources
Participants can download course handbook in PDF format, customized for the OHS legislation in Victoria.
Assessment
Course assessments are informal and include mix & match and multiple choice questions.
Course Award
A Certificate of Training which can be downloaded after course completion.
Course Duration
This course can be completed in less than 2 hours and is 100% self paced online.
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.
Online OHS for CEOs, Directors and Managers Training FAQ
Where Can I Complete Online OHS Duties for company officers?
It’s easy – simply book online and you can start your training right away.
We deliver our online OHS training for CEO’s, Directors and Managers both as a face-to-face training course and 100% self paced online. This course is being created for other jurisdictions. We offer this course live via Zoom for all States and Territories and of course, designed to suit the OHS/WHS legislation in your jurisdiction.
How Much Is the OHS for CEOs Directors and Managers Course Online?
Our self paced 100% online OHS due diligence training fee is $279pp for individual bookings. For group bookings contact us for a quote. Other jurisdictions are currently under production.
For other States and Territories we can also deliver this course live via Zoom or face to face onsite.
Why Is Self Paced Online OHS for CEOs Directors and Managers Training Important?
Self paced online training for occupational health and safety is important as it allows you to do the training when you need it. “Self paced” means that you can stop start and complete the course when it suits your time schedule.
Staff with significant decision-making authority, such as CEO’s, directors and other executive managers, are likely considered to be “officers” of their organisation under the OHS Act. Officers have substantial duties and obligations under the OHS Act. For them it is crucial to understand these duties and to be pro active in safety management to ensure the organization meets its duties under the legislation. Without a clear and informed understanding of the OHS legislation, officers and their organisation may be exposed to prosecution, fines and jail sentences for failing to meet their duties.
Why Is the Occupational Health and Safety Act Important?
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act imposes duties and obligations to ensure the health and safety of all workers and others who may be affected by its operations. All workers have duties under this legislation and failure to meet these duties can lead to personal fines and jail sentences. The object of the OHS Act is underpinned by the principle that all workers and others are given the highest level of protection against harm to their health, safety and welfare so far as is reasonably practicable.
The OHS Act specifies specific liabilities for Officers.
How Is the Online Course Assessed?
The assessment for the online OHS course is informal. The quizzes after each segment include “mix and match” and multiple choice questions. The course provides all the required information to successfully complete each quiz. This online OHS course provides officers of an organisation with tools and a solid understanding of the OHS legislation to make an immediate positive change to workplace safety, and at the same time, achieving a higher level of OHS compliance.
How Long is the OHS Officer Duty Training?
This online officer duty course can be completed in under 2 hours. However, it is self paced so you can stop start complete when it suits your schedule. There is no time limit to complete the course.
Is Online OHS for CEOs Directors and Managers Training Mandatory?
Online OHS training is not mandatory. However, we highly recommend undertaking this training for officers and senior managers of an organisation, that is, those with with significant decision making authority. Officers have specific duties and obligations under the OHS Act. In order to be able to comply with these, you first need to know what OHS duties and liabilities means and what to do about these. Ignorance will never be a defence. Fines and penalties for non compliance are significant.
Who Should Complete Online OHS for CEOs Directors and Managers Training?
The OHS officer duty course online is designed for CEO’s, General Managers, Directors and other staff members with significant decision making authority. Such staff members are called “officers” in the OHS Act.
This online OHS due diligence training provides individuals in positions such as these with the relevant tools, skills and information to effectively and pro actively manage safety in the workplace and achieve a higher level OHS compliance for themselves and the organization.
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Course Fee
$279 for individual bookings.
For group bookings contact info@leadingsafetytraining.com