New Zealand has a high rate of workplace illnesses, injuries and fatalities. We’re focused on teaching and supporting excellent workplace health and safety standards and attitudes.
Managing risks at work doesn’t need to be a burden, complex or costly to implement or document. But you must take positive action to make a situation safer, and apply the most appropriate and reasonable control measure.
What you will learn on the Taranaki Passport course:
Legal rights and responsibilities for workplace health and safety
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Responsibilities of PCBU's under the HSWA
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Responsibilities and rights of workers under the HSWA
Hazards/risks
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What are hazards and risks?
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Hazards and risks in your workplace
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Hierarchy of control
Health and Safety Systems
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Training
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Worker participation
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Incident and hazard reporting
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Hazard management
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Emergency procedures
What you will achieve:
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NZQA unit standard 497
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NZQA unit standard 17593
Recommended for:
As a minimum requirement for all workers to understand their responsibilities to work safely on-site.
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