Workers compensation operates under complex state-based legislation that can make understanding your obligations and managing your claims difficult. Our expert team understands the complexities of workers compensation and will support your business and injured workers through the claims management process.
Our national network of claims and injury management specialists.
Targeted risk management advice to reduce workplace risk.
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Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) is a significant responsibility for CEOs, directors, managers, supervisors and employees. The active involvement of each individual in the workplace is essential for the success of any WHS management program and helps to develop a safety culture in the workplace.
Our WHS courses include:
- The WHS and risk management overview.
- WHS contractor management.
- WorkCover NSW approved Health and Safety Representative (HSR) five day course.
- WorkSafe Victoria approved Health and Safety (HSR) Initial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) course and a one day HSR refresher course in Victoria.
Our series of specialty courses will help participants manage issues such as bullying and harassment, psychological injuries, drugs, alcohol and fatigue, manual handling and ergonomics in the workplace.
WHS and risk management overview (NSW, VIC, WA & TAS)
Course summary
WHS laws are complicated. This course provides an overview on WHS responsibilities and obligations of employers (now referred to as PCBUs). Topics include:
WHS legislation overview
Duty of care
Definition of a worker
Joint duty holders
Consultation and cooperation
Right of entry permits
Due diligence
Health and safety representatives and committees
Provisional improvement notices
The regulator
Codes of practice.
Who should attend: Recommended for managers and supervisors, senior management, human resources employees, workers compensation employees and new WHS employees.
Cost: Fee waived for Allianz clients.
Prerequisites: N/A
Course offered in: NSW, Vic, WA & Tas
ANZIIF CIP points: 5.5 points
Initial Health and Safety Representative training (NSW)
Five day course (SafeWork NSW course)
Course summary
This comprehensive five day course will provide an understanding of the key workplace health and safety practices and principles. The course is endorsed by SafeCover NSW and facilitated by a SafeCover NSW Approved Training Provider.
Topics include:
Work Health and Safety framework.
Consultation, representation and participation.
Role of the health and safety representative in issue resolution and risk minimisation.
Inspections, notifiable incidents and incident investigation.
Provisional Improvement Notices (PINS) and directing work to cease.
Who should attend: Recommended for elected health and safety representatives, managers, supervisors and health and safety committee members. If you have completed the former four day WorkCover NSW course in WHS consultation you can attend the one day gap training.
Cost: $750 for Allianz clients.
Note: A cancellation fee applies to this course.
Prerequisites: N/A
Course offered in: NSW
ANZIIF CIP points: 12 points
Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Initial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training course (VIC)
(WorkSafe Vic approved)
Course summary
This five day WorkSafe approved training course will provide HSRs and Deputy HSRs with the knowledge, skills and confidence to represent members of their work group and make their workplace safer.
An elected HSR (and deputies) are entitled to attend a WorkSafe Victoria approved HSR Initial OHS training course chosen by the HSR in consultation with the employer (Sec 67 of the OH&S Act 2004). Employers must allow paid time off to attend the training and pay for the course and any other costs associated with the course.
Course learning objectives:
Interpreting the occupational health and safety legislative framework and its relation to the HSR.
Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties.
Establishing representation in the workplace.
Participating in consultation and issue resolution.
Represent work group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s.
Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work.
Who should attend: Recommended for health and safety representatives (HSRs) and deputy health and safety representatives. It would also be suitable for managers and supervisors who have an interest in the role of HSRs.
Cost: $750 for Allianz clients ($850 for Bendigo courses).
Note: A cancellation fee applies to this course.
Prerequisites: N/A
Course offered in: VIC
ANZIIF CIP points: 12 points
HSR OHS Refresher training course (VIC)
(WorkSafe Vic approved)
Course summary
This WorkSafe approved one day course is designed to refresh the knowledge and skills Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) require to carry out their role.
Once HSRs (and deputies) have completed the initial course (Sec 67 OH&S Act 2004) they are entitled to attend a refresher training course at least every 12 months. Employers must allow paid time off to attend the training and pay for the course and any other costs associated with the course
The course covers any or all of the learning objectives from the HSR Initial Training Course with a focus on the following:
A general update on legislation.
Risk management on various hazards.
Value of being a HSR.
Consultation.
HSR entitlements and powers.
HSR skills development.
Who should attend: Recommended for Health and Safety representatives (HSRs), and deputy HSRs who have previously attended the HSR Initial OHS Course. It is also suitable for managers and supervisors with an interest in the role of HSRs.
Cost: $250 for Allianz clients.
Note: A cancellation fee applies to this course.
Prerequisites: Completion of the five day initial WHS course.
Course offered in: VIC
Workplace risk assessment
Course summary
This course explains how to undertake a risk assessment and carefully examine what in the workplace, can cause harm to people. It will also provide a systematic approach to completing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and how to identify, assess and control hazards associated with specific duties.
Who should attend: Recommended for managers, supervisors, workers compensation employees and new Workplace Health and Safety employees.
Cost: Fee waived for Allianz clients.
Prerequisites: N/A
Course offered in: WA and Tas
Contractor management
Course summary
This course explains how to effectively manage the WHS of labour hire personnel, independent contractors and sub-contractors.
Topics include:
The importance of adopting suitable contractor management processes.
Understanding relevant legislation.
Reporting and investigating incidents.
Strategies to ensure contractors execute their responsibilities
Who should attend: Recommended for RTW coordinators, WHS managers, supervisors and managers.
Cost: Fee waived for Allianz clients.
Prerequisites: Prior completion of Allianz’s WHS and Risk management overview or Workplace Health and Safety consultation courses is preferred.
Course offered in: NSW and Vic
ANZIIF CIP points: 3.5 points
Incident investigation
Course summary
This course explains incident investigations, reporting, notification obligations and prevention strategies in the workplace.
Topics include:
Risk management overview.
Workplace responsibilities.
Investigation objectives, the investigation team and the investigation process.
Incident causation, incident reporting and follow up.
Who should attend: Recommended for RTW coordinators, WHS managers, supervisors and managers.
Cost: Fee waived for Allianz clients in NSW. $180 for Allianz clients in VIC
Prerequisites: Prior attendance at Allianz’s WHS and Risk management overview is recommended however not essential.
Course offered in: NSW and Vic
ANZIIF CIP points: 2 points
OHS for managers and supervisors
Course summary
This course will provide managers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills required to fulfil their duties and responsibilities under OHS legislation. Topics include:
Victorian OHS Act and Regulations
Role of other key workplace parties
Roles and responsibilities as a manager or supervisor
OHS management systems
Hazard management
OHS control measures
Dealing with hazards and dangerous situations
The role of OHS in the workplace
Using skills of consultation, active listening, and issue resolution as a manager or supervisor The importance of providing information, instruction, training, support and supervision to all workers
Who should attend: Recommended for managers and supervisors wanting to understand their OHS roles and responsibilities.
Cost: $250 for Allianz clients
Prerequisites: N/A
Course offered in: Vic
Behavioural Insights and Motivational Interactions Workshop
Course summary
Behavioural insights (BI) and Motivational Interactions (MI) are concepts which help us to understand human behaviour and decision making with an aim of applying techniques to enhance performance and engagement. We can use our understanding of how humans behave in everyday life to encourage people to make better decisions for themselves, their employer and society.
This workshop is designed to give organisations the skills and knowledge to apply the key lessons from behavioural and motivational sciences. Furthermore this session will explore the process of imbedding and designing improved workplace policies, messaging and services.
Please ensure the following documents are brought along to the workshop:
All relevant
Policies and procedures
Copies of all letters and communications which would benefit from being reviewed.
Posters and signage
Who should attend: Recommend for managers, supervisors, RTW coordinators, HR staff, and anyone involved in the return to work process, or who commonly deals with injured workers (both compensable and non-compensable).
Cost: Fee waived for Allianz clients
Prerequisites: N/A
Course offered in: NSW
Our Cancellation Policy
Please note: Allianz reserves the right to cancel any course if only minimal bookings are made. Clients will be advised of cancellations at least 1 week prior to the start of the course.
Should you be unable to attend a course which incurs a fee, a substitute is always welcome at no extra charge. Alternatively, a full refund will be made if cancellations are received in writing (via letter, fax or email) at least 5 business days prior to the session. No refunds can be made if a booking is cancelled less than 5 business days prior to course commencement or the participant fails to attend.
