This course is designed to introduce office staff to the fundamentals of health and safety in an office environment. Participants will learn about the responsibilities of both employers and employees under relevant legislation, with a focus on integrating occupational safety and health management into the general management system of the company. Here is the course outline and key outcomes:

Course Outline:

• Safety Culture
• Review of Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Role of the Safety Representative/Safety Officer and Safety Committee
• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control in an Office Environment
• Risk Assessment Case Study for an Office
• Drafting a Safety Statement
• Employee Consultation and Communication
• Accident and Incident Investigation and Reporting
• ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System
• Using Checklists to Undertake Health and Safety Audits/Inspections/Risk Assessments
• Health and Safety Performance

Key Outcomes:

• Familiarity with employers’ and employees’ responsibilities under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and other applicable legislation.
• An overview of health and safety legislation, with a focus on office-specific issues.
• Identification of the contents of a Safety Statement.
• Understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control in an office environment.
• Knowledge of the concept of a health and safety management system such as ISO 45001.
• Awareness of the importance of accident and incident investigation and reporting.

Who Should Participate?

• Health and Safety Officers and Managers
• Safety Representatives
• Office Managers/Administrators

This course is valuable for individuals in office roles who need to understand and comply with health and safety regulations and those responsible for managing health and safety in office environments.