Work Health and Safety

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34m
Updated 22 Jan 2026 Certificate9,737 Ratings
As a healthcare worker, you will encounter many different situations that could lead to injury or harm. This Training Module will provide you with an overview of common workplace hazards - both physical and psychosocial - and discuss how to identify and manage them using the risk management process. It will also discuss the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and the responsibilities of employers and employees in fostering a mentally healthy and psychologically safe environment. No matter what healthcare sector you work in and what your role is, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge needed to keep yourself, your colleagues, and those in your care safe.

Content

6 Units • 10 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Work Health and Safety in Healthcare
2 Questions
3m
The Risk Management Process
2 Questions
6m
Managing Common Hazards in Healthcare
2 Questions
10m
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
2 Questions
6m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the importance of work health and safety in healthcare.

2

Know how to apply the risk management process to reduce instances of harm in the workplace.

3

Recognise common hazards and risks in healthcare workplaces.

4

Understand the importance of creating a psychologically safe workplace environment.

Who it's for:

All healthcare staff in any setting.

Topics

This resource is part of the Passport modules series

Ausmed Passport is available to employers so they can quickly validate an employee's core training requirements and get them caring for clients faster.

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Last updated22 Jan 2026

Published19 Dec 2022

Due for review30 Jan 2029
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