Through this course you'll learn
The course is a series of short engaging videos supported by PDF documents, to assist
you in understanding the 'Officer' term.
The material has been sourced primarily from WA WHS legislative
sources. We have captured the key information from
these sources to assist you with getting you started.
What and who is an Officer
The course explores the definition of the term Officer and who should be considered as an Officer within an organisation.
WA WHS legislation compliance requirements
The course has extracted the information you will need to understand your legal obligations as an Officer.
Practical solutions to comply with legislation
The course outlines practical things Officers can be doing to demonstrate their commitment to their role. This will increase your confidence in meeting your officer requirements.
Strategies on how to be successful in this role
Extending the practical application of Officer responsibilities the course also outlines the key strategies that should be considered to meet overall responsibilities under your duty as an Officer.
Confused about the new legislative term ‘Officer’? You’re not alone.
Frequently asked questions
What are my responsibilities in relation to workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation?
As an employer you are required to provide and maintain a safe place of work, where so far as is practical, your employees are not exposed to hazards. Additional responsibilities include providing employees with instruction, information, training and supervision, a method for consultation on WHS issues and measures to provide protection where exposure to hazards is not preventable.In practice, it is often the way WHS responsibilities are carried out within a business that have the greatest impact on its WHS performance. This is a key area where Barclayss® can help you and your team.
What WHS legislation applies in WA?
WA Work Health and Safety Act 2020 applies to all Western Australian workplaces, including mines, petroleum and geothermal energy operations. The Act came into force on the 10th November 2020.
Which WHS legislation do most states work within?
All Australian states and territories (except Victoria) have WHS legislation largely based on the national model WHS Act. This allows for companies operating nationally to have similar obligations and requirements across all locations.
When was the WA WHS Act introduced?
The WA WHS Act came into force on the 10th November 2020.
Are WHS regulations legally binding?
WHS Regulations are legally binding. Breaches of regulations can result in penalties.
How do I get started on building a safety management system?
The first stage is to decide whether you need to, or want to achieve a particular HS standard. This provides a guide for defining the structure of your HS Management System. Even if it isn’t your main priority, it’s a good idea to follow this route, as if you decide to target achievement of a standard in the future, your Management System will be restructured in an appropriate way. The next stage is to conduct a gap analysis of your current system/documentation against the selected structure to highlight the areas that are absent or need work to bring them up to the required level. Then the work begins….. creating new documentation and updating or improving current documentation to ensure that it provides the required level of information for the system users.The final stage is to implement the system, through a coordinated roll-out process. This stage will involve training leaders and employees in the key responsibilities and actions that they need to do to comply with the system.Sounds easy! It can be, but it also can be resource intensive and technically complicated, and these are areas where Barclayss® can help you get started.
Meet your instructor
Bruce Brodie
Hi, my name is Bruce Brodie and I’m your instructor for this course. I have been working as a Health and Safety Consultant since 2000 and I’m currently a HS Consultant-Advisor with Barclayss®. I started in the oil and gas exploration industry spending several years working in offshore drilling and construction campaigns for Chevron, Shell, and a health and safety consultancy. Recently I have worked in construction, chemical and mining operations. My motivation for developing this course is to demystify H&S legislation so that it can be implemented appropriately and effectively within the workplace by management and workers.
Patrick Jones - Course author