Workplace Hazard Management (NZ)

Course Overview

Everyone has the right to a safe work environment. Therefore, it is important that every member of the organisation is aware of their responsibilities in relation to managing hazards in the workplace.

To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of those who enter the workplace, hazards can be identified and managed according to the hazard management process. This module will provide you with a basic understanding of the hazard management process.

Key Content

• The importance of hazard management;
• Responsibilities;
• The Hazard Management Process:
  • Step 1: Identify the hazard;
  • Step 2: Assess the hazard;
  • Step 3: Control the hazard;
  • Step 4: Monitor exposure;
• Implementing controls;
• Consultation;
• Record keeping.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Explain the importance of hazard management in preventing and controlling hazards in the workplace;
• Discuss theirs and others' health and safety responsibilities;
• Outline and implement the hazard management process;