Building a WHS Management System
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Building a WHS Management System
This course is designed for businesses (small to medium enterprises) that need a clear, structured approach to meeting their work health and safety obligations under Australian WHS legislation. It provides practical guidance on how WHS management systems are structured, implemented, and maintained to support legal compliance and effective risk management.
Participants will learn the core elements of a WHS management system, including policies and responsibilities, hazard identification and risk management processes, consultation arrangements, procedures, and record keeping. The course focuses on how these elements work together as a system, and how they can be scaled to suit the size, risk profile, and complexity of a business.
Why Choose This Course
This training is suited to organisations seeking to establish or improve their WHS management system, clarify roles and responsibilities, and build internal capability to manage WHS in a practical and sustainable way.
Who should attend
- Business owners and company directors (small to medium enterprises)
- Operations and general managers
- WHS coordinators and safety representatives
- Managers responsible for implementing WHS systems
Upcoming Sessions
01 Apr 25
Location: Online
Course Curriculum
This course is organised into the below modules to facilitate your structured learning.
- #1
WHS Legal Framework and System Purpose
Explains WHS legislative obligations and why a structured management system is required to meet them.
- #2
WHS Policy, Roles, and Responsibilities
Covers how to define WHS responsibilities and accountability across the organisation.
- #3
Hazard Identification and Risk Management
Introduces systematic approaches to identifying hazards, assessing risk, and selecting controls.
- #4
Implementing Controls and Procedures
Focuses on developing procedures and controls that are practical, effective, and fit for purpose.
- #5
Consultation and Worker Engagement
Explains legal consultation requirements and how to embed worker participation into the WHS system.
- #6
Training, Competency, and Induction
Covers how training and competency management support safe work and legal compliance.
- #7
Incident Reporting and Response
Outlines how to establish incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes.
- #8
Records, Documentation, and Evidence
Explains documentation requirements and how records support compliance and due diligence.
- #9
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
Covers system monitoring, performance review, and ongoing improvement of WHS arrangements.
Rhys Hutchinson
- Position: Lead Instructor
- Phone:0410 778 204
- Email:rhys@shieldwhs.com.au
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