Health and Safety Governance
Gain insights into 'Gold Standard' health and safety leadership, foster collaboration among all parties in a health and safety structure, address mental health considerations, and discover support avenues for health and safety inquiries.
Description
This comprehensive training covers essential topics such as the HSWA compliance hierarchy, health and safety responsibilities, and a detailed exploration of Section 44 of the HSWA.
Participants will gain practical knowledge on establishing effective health and safety systems, emphasizing hazard management, risk assessment, incident reporting, and investigation.
The training also delves into exemplary health and safety leadership, collaborative efforts within a health and safety structure, the role of mental health, and available support channels. With real-world case studies of recent health and safety prosecutions to enhance practical understanding.
Content
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Introduction to the HSWA compliance hierarchy and its impact on governance
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Health and safety responsibilities and liability allocation
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Deep dive into Section 44 of the HSWA
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Establishing effective health and safety systems (Emphasis on hazard management, risk assessment, and incident reporting and investigation)
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'Gold Standard' health and safety leadership
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Collaboration among all parties in a health and safety structure
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Integration of mental health considerations
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Support and resources for health and safety questions
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Case study exercises featuring recent health and safety prosecutions
Learning Outcomes
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In-depth understanding of the HSWA compliance hierarchy and its governance implications.
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Clarity on health and safety responsibilities, liability, and effective direction provision.
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Proficiency in Section 44 of the HSWA.
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Ability to establish effective health and safety systems, focusing on hazard management and risk assessment.
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Insights into 'Gold Standard' health and safety leadership.
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Strategies for collaboration within a health and safety structure.
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Recognition of the role of mental health in health and safety.
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Knowledge of support channels for health and safety inquiries.
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Practical application through case study exercises featuring recent prosecutions.
Who Should Attend
This training is essential for health and safety Reps, governance professionals, executives, and individuals responsible for health and safety leadership.
It is valuable for those seeking comprehensive insights into HSWA compliance, effective health and safety systems, and governance practices within organizational structures.
We can bring this workshop to your workplace!
Member pricing from $4,320+GST
Non-member pricing from $6,480+GST
Please fill out this form to request a private workshop for your organisation.
Facilitated by

Leon Fox is the owner and Director of The Safety Guru Ltd. and Principal of Safety Associates, specialising in OHS consultancy and workplace training.He has previously been an Injury Prevention Consultant and National Trainer for ACC and has managed an industrial labour recruitment agency. Leon brings a mixture of business pragmatism and legislative knowledge to his workshops, laced with a genuine passion for OHS and seeing people go home safely. He is an excellent communicator and culture change facilitator and, as a presenter, Leon engages easily and quickly with groups from all organisational levels.