WHS Module 1 - WHS Orientation

Provider Work Health and Safety
Intended for all UWS employees.

Description

This module informs you about your duty of care at UWS, and the universities policies and procedures. It informs how and when consultation occurs and describes some of the mechanisms and processes that contribute to health and safety at UWS. Included within this module is a briefing on evacuation procedures at UWS. The module demonstrates where WHS forms can be found and how to use the University’s WHS documentation.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module you will know about and understand:

  • your duty of care
  • the obligations for consultation
  • your role in emergencies
  • where to find risk assessment forms
  • where to find accident/injury/incident/hazard notification forms 
  • the resources available around WHS at UWS.

This module is part of the Organisational Knowledge and Policies program.

Accessing the Module

Select Launch to access the module. For assistance with accessing the modules, go to How to Register for more information.

System Requirements

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