Health & Safety Training

Empower your team and enhance your in-house health and safety expertise.

Investing in health and safety training goes beyond compliance; it demonstrates your commitment to cultivating a culture of care within the workplace. Action OHS Consulting offers training curated to bridge the gap between obligation and action, equipping you and your team with the knowledge and skills to lead confidently and maintain a safe work environment.

We partner with you to empower your team through targeted training, ensuring your safety management system remains robust, cultivating a solid culture of care and safety leadership.

Benefits of a strong training program

A strong training program, especially when designed and implemented by our experienced WHS consultants, forms a critical part of an effective overall safety management system. The benefits extend far beyond ticking a box:

Enhanced Risk Management: Through our OHS consulting approach, we identify your key risks; our training then ensures a comprehensive understanding of hazard identification, risk management, and incident response, empowering your team to proactively mitigate these specific risks.
Improved Safety Culture & Productivity: Healthier, more engaged employees, supported by WHS consultant-led initiatives and best-practice training, lead to increased productivity and performance.
Increased Engagement and Retention: Enhanced job satisfaction and organisational commitment, fostered by a demonstrable commitment to safety (often guided by OHS consultants), directly influence retention and morale.
Proactive Compliance & Reduced Costs: Strengthened resilience, reduced absenteeism, and lower incident rates, supported by both our consulting services and follow-on training, result in significant cost savings and sustained operational continuity.
Increased work participation and inclusivity: Fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Our health & safety training

Action OHS Consulting provides a suite of health and safety training courses. The programs listed below are tailored and designed to be practical, engaging, and directly relevant to your workplace. They can be delivered as standalone solutions or integrated into a broader OHS/WHS strategy developed in partnership with our consulting team.

Initial HSR Training

Course Outline

The Legislative Framework
Health and safety duties of key stakeholders
Roles and responsibilities (manager, supervisor, HSR)
Effective consultation and communication
How to manage risk (practical methods guided by WHS consulting principles)
What safety leadership means
Questions

Description: This interactive and activity-based course provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of workplace hazards. Each participant will receive:

Comprehensive course manual.
Practical Resources that can be used back in the workplace.

HSR Refresher

Specialist HSR Refresher courses offered:

HSR Refresher – Plant
HSR Refresher – Work-related violence
HSR Refresher – Work-related stress

Course Outline

The Legislative Framework
Health and safety duties of key stakeholders
Roles and responsibilities of a manager or supervisor
Effective consultation and communication in the workplace
How to manage risk
What safety leadership means
Questions

Description: This interactive and activity-based course provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of workplace hazards. Each participant will receive:

Comprehensive course manual.
Resources that can be used back in the workplace.

Due Diligence Training

Gain a solid foundational understanding of your workplace health and safety (WHS/OHS) obligations as a board member, business owner or senior leader. This is a core area our OHS/WHS consultants emphasise for organisational leaders.

Description: Delivered by our consultants in collaboration with leading health and safety legal experts, this course is tailored for senior business leaders, board members, and company directors. It provides an overview of Health and Safety Legislation (specific to your state) and how it applies to your workplace safety obligations and responsibilities.

Course Outline

The Legislative Framework: Understanding the laws that govern workplace health and safety.
Responsibilities: OHS/WHS Duties, Due Diligence, and Reasonable Care.
What is Reasonably Practicable?: Exploring what is expected in meeting safety obligations.
Who Holds the Role of an Officer?: Identifying the key individuals responsible for safety.
Overview of Industrial Manslaughter: Understanding the serious implications of non-compliance.
Failures to Comply with OHS/WHS Legislation and Associated Penalties: Learning about the consequences and legal ramifications.
Legal Privilege: Navigating the legal complexities related to health and safety.
Case Studies: Analysing real-world scenarios for practical understanding.
Questions: An interactive Q&A session will be held to address specific concerns.

Introduction to Health & Safety

This course, delivered by our consultants, equips managers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to proactively fulfill their OHS/WHS obligations. It focuses on promoting a culture that prioritises health, safety, and well-being within the workforce.

Course Outline

The Legislative Framework: Understanding the laws that govern workplace health and safety and how they integrate with proactive safety practices.
Health and Safety Duties of Key Stakeholders: Identifying the responsibilities of all parties and how to engage them in a culture of safety.
Roles and Responsibilities of a Manager or Supervisor: Exploring how to lead by example in fostering a safe and inclusive work environment.
Effective Consultation and Communication in the Workplace: Learning strategies to engage your team in open dialogues about safety and well-being.
How to Manage Risk: Implementing risk management techniques that are proactive and dynamic to minimise workplace hazards.
What Safety Leadership Means: Defining safety leadership as a core part of organisational culture, including psychological safety and well-being.
Questions: An interactive Q&A session to address specific queries and discuss real-world applications.

Custom Training Packages

Are you looking for health and safety training not currently listed? Or perhaps your needs extend beyond standard training?

Action OHS Consulting excels by first understanding your unique operational environment and challenges. We then develop and deliver customised training courses that precisely meet those specific needs, whether identified through our direct OHS consulting engagements or your own assessments.

Reach out to our team and share your specific requirements. We’ll develop a tailored training solution that meets your team’s needs and enhances their capability and capacity, aligning with your commitment to operational excellence and proactive approach to workplace safety.