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Practical Risk & Hazard Management
This course provides practical training on how to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls in line with Australian work health and safety legislation. It is designed to help businesses meet their legal risk management obligations and apply the hierarchy of control in real-world settings.
Participants will learn how to conduct meaningful hazard identification, complete risk assessments that support defensible decision-making, and select controls that are reasonably practicable. The course focuses on integrating risk management into everyday operations, rather than treating it as a standalone compliance activity.
Why Choose This Course
This training is suited to organisations seeking to strengthen their risk management capability, improve the quality of hazard registers and risk assessments, and ensure risks are being managed in a practical and consistent way.
Individuals will gain a deep understanding of hazard identification and evaluation techniques as well as facilitating meaningful risk assessments.
Who should attend
- Managers with operational WHS responsibilities
- WHS coordinators and safety representatives
- Workers involved in hazard identification and risk assessments
- Supervisors and team leaders
Upcoming Sessions
15 Apr 25
Location: Online
Course Curriculum
This course is organised into the below modules to facilitate your structured learning.
- #1
Risk Management under WHS Legislation
Explains legal duties for hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control under Australian WHS laws.
- #2
Identifying Hazards in the Workplace
Covers practical methods for identifying hazards across tasks, environments, and activities.
- #3
Understanding Risk and Risk Assessment
Introduces risk concepts and how to assess likelihood and consequence in a consistent, defensible way.
- #4
Applying the Hierarchy of Control
Explains how to select and prioritise controls that are reasonably practicable.
- #5
Developing and Maintaining a Hazard Register
Covers how to document hazards, controls, and reviews in a usable and auditable format.
- #6
Implementing and Communicating Controls
Focuses on putting controls into practice through procedures, training, and supervision.
- #7
Reviewing Controls and Managing Change
Explains how to verify control effectiveness and manage risk when work or conditions change.

Rhys Hutchinson
- Position: Lead Instructor
- Phone:0410 778 204
- Email:rhys@shieldwhs.com.au
Have a question about the course? Contact me through the below link or the details above.
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