Description

Welcome to Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents course. This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to lead the initial response to work health and safety (WHS) incidents. This also includes planning, conducting and reporting on investigations of WHS incidents that have resulted in, or have the potential to result in, injury or damage. This may include accessing specialist expertise.

It also applies to those who work in a range of WHS roles across all industries, and apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts. It does not apply to those undertaking an investigation in order to provide legal advice or prepare for legal proceedings.

About this course

Training Provider: OHS.com.au with AlertForce (RTO Code 91826)

Location: Online

Course length: Approx. 4 hours (awareness version)

Time: Self-paced

Certification / Accreditation: Certificate of Completion* or Statement of Attainment depending on what is purchased

CPD Points: Yes. 4 points as certificate of completion or 5 points as Statement of Attainment.

Background - What is workplace accident reporting?

Safety and health accidents can lead to a decrease in productivity, decreased staff morale, increased absenteism and even temporary or permanently closing down a business.

According to Safe Work Australia research, 120.355 people filed a serious claim for 2019-20.

While you may not be in a position to prevent accidents at work, you can manage them so that they are minimized. . You should inform the appropriate Workplace Health and Safety Legislation if it is a serious emergency. 

To prevent it from happening again, you must review the incident. An investigation into safety and health will be required for serious injuries or risks to equipment and plants.

Aims and Objectives of this course

This course Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents (based on BSBWHS515) will help you earn the skills necessary to identify required initial response to incident according to established organisational response plan.

Our Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents course is based on the unit of competency of BSBWHS515 . Whilst this course is not nationally recognised, it follows the learning outcomes and elements associated with that unit. The course contains

1. Narrated e-learning learning resources online 
2. Online Assessment tasks
3. Ability to download your Certificate of Completion once assessment tasks are completed

What will you learn by completing the training course?

This course will include an understanding of awareness of the relevant legislation and your responsibilities in leading initial response to and investigate WHS incidents .

Learning outcomes include:

1. Implement initial response according to plan, and organisational and legislative requirements
2. Confirm sufficiency and suitability of implemented initial response
3. Consult individuals and/or parties according to organisational policies and procedures
4. Identify duty holders according to WHS laws and workplace policies, procedures and systems
5. Define scope and purpose of investigation appropriate to nature and scope of incident
6. Identify, document and secure required human and other resources appropriate to nature and scope of incident, including expert advice as required
7. Ensure participation of, and consultation with, required stakeholders, and determine agreed processes for investigation
8. Identify, address and document potential barriers to investigation according to organisational requirements
9. Document incident investigation plan according to organisational and WHS legislative requirements
10. Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence according to investigation plan, organisational procedures and legislative requirements
11. Present collected information and data in required format
12. Coordinate investigation of key events, conditions and/or circumstances that contributed to incident
13. Develop recommendations, interventions and practical measures for investigation report
14. Implement organisational and WHS legislative recordkeeping protocols and procedures in relation to investigation report
15. Communicate report to required individuals and/or parties according to organisational policies and procedures

How Is the Training Delivered?

Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents course is available online and completed in your own time. This Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents training course is based on the learning outcomes outlined above.

The course is typically designed to be completed in a minimum of four hours. However, the exact length of the course may depend on your ability and prior knowledge around the subject. 

As the training is delivered online, you are able to complete it at your own pace.

What Accreditation Will You Get?

After completing the Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents course , an assessment is conducted to determine if you have understood the information presented during the training course. If you pass this assessment, you receive a Certificate of Completion.

IMPORTANT NOTE whilst this course is based on the learning outcomes of the course provided, it is important to note that it is not a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment unless you opt for that option. Nationally Recognised training is only really required If you specifically require that unit of competency for a qualification or licence (typically this will require a practical component, further assessment and increased costs).

This course has been designed to comply with the best practices of national health and safety standards. Terminology has been chosen for clarity and ease of comprehension across jurisdictions. For example, ‘employer’ has been used to signify the broader term ‘PCBU’, while ‘WHS’ represents both work and occupational health and safety.

This training is not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you require further advice or information, please contact the health and safety regulator in your jurisdiction.

A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. It is recommended that training is conducted every 2 years to stay refreshed.

Is the course tax deductible?

Whilst you should get advice from your financial advisor to confirm, generally speaking further training and education related to advancing your career is 100% tax deductible.

Approx. run time: 4 hours