Managing OH&S in the Workplace - A VICSERV Specialty Training Program

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Managing OH&S in the Workplace - A VICSERV Specialty Training Program

Aim:
This overview of occupational health and safety is designed to give PDRS managers, program coordinators and team leaders an introduction to the OHS Act 2004, resources and guidelines to help manage OH&S in the workplace.
This workshop will also cover hazard identification and control methods specific to the PDRSS sector.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will;
understand legal obligations and requirements of the OHS Act 2004.
identify the main occupational hazards and risks in the mental health sector.
understand WorkSafe Victoria’s role in enforcing the OHS Act and providing support to employers, workers and volunteers.
identify relevant resources that support effective OHS management in the workplace.

Key Topics:
· Legal obligations of employers, employees and committees of management under the OHS Act 2004
· Definition of a workplace
· How WorkSafe premiums are calculated
· WorkSafe’s role and structure
· Occupational health and safety in the community services sector
· Specific OHS issues in mental health sector
· Strategies to address major OHS issues
· What can be done to:
o Reduce WorkSafe premiums
o Improve OHS systems and practices·
Resources available

Date: Thursday 13th August 2009
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: VICSERV member rate; $40

To Register please go to our web site http://www.vicserv.org.au/training/sched/index.htm