Managing the Risk of Falls – Australia


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and deaths in Australia. In this course, you'll learn about the types of jobs and tasks that can expose you and others to injury. You'll be introduced to the basic responsibilities of workers who are exposed to the risk of a fall, and to the requirements and responsibilities of employers or persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) with regards to preventing falls in the workplace.

These course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.



Target Audience
Workers, employers, the self-employed and other duty holders who must manage the risk of falls in the workplace

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Managing the Risk of Falls – Australia

  • Managing the Risk of Falls – Australia
  • recognise situations that have the potential to expose people to a risk of a fall
  • Knowledge Check: Situations with a Fall Risk
  • recognise basic worker responsibilities to manage the risk of falls
  • Knowledge Check: Legal Considerations and Worker Responsibilities
  • identify potential hazards in the workplace that should be inspected
  • recognise aspects to consider when conducting a fall hazard assessment
  • Knowledge Check: Assess the Risk of Falls
  • identify how to control the risk of falls
  • Knowledge Check: Control the Risk of Falls
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_b08_sh_enau

    Expertise Level
    Everyone