Learn to keep yourself, your colleagues and the people you support safe at work. Through in-depth video lessons, worked scenarios, common-mistake breakdowns, hands-on exercises and real case studies, you'll master the shared duty of care under WHS law, how to spot and control physical and psychosocial hazards, how to report incidents and respond to emergencies, and how to build a genuine safety culture — practical work health and safety for aged care, disability, community and health support roles.
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Why WHS matters and whose job it is — free to watch, no account needed.
What you'll learn
- Understand WHS duties and the shared responsibility for safety in care settings
- Identify physical and psychosocial hazards and control them using the hierarchy of control
- Report hazards, incidents and near-misses so risks are fixed before they cause harm
- Respond safely to emergencies and manage lone-working and personal-safety risks
- Know your rights and duties and help build a genuine safety culture
Syllabus
WHS Foundations in Care
Why WHS matters and whose job it isFree preview
Hazards, risks and controlling them
Everyday Hazards in Care
Physical hazards in care work
Psychosocial hazards and wellbeing
Prevention, Reporting and Emergencies
Reporting hazards, incidents and near-misses
Emergencies and personal safety
Building a Safe Culture
Your rights, duties and having a say
Building a safety culture and looking after yourself