The 5th edition of this market-leading text continues to take a humanist approach, (work should satisfy human needs equally with organisational goals), and goes beyond the risk-management model of physical safety to take into account the larger perspective of human health needs, including psychological and social needs. Our author team which includes industry experts, academics and trainers provides insight into the most recent legislation. Covers core and elective units of competency from the current qualifications: • BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and • BSB51312 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

1. Introducing health and safety
2. Understanding the legal framework
3. Consulting on WHS
4. Developing a systematic approach
5. Managing WHS information
6. Identifying hazards and managing risk
7. Managing hazards associated with plant
8. Controlling risk: ergonomics
9. Controlling risk: occupational and environmental hygiene
10. Using equipment to monitor the workplace
11. Managing psychosocial hazards
12. Controlling risk: safe design
13. Dealing with emergencies
14. Auditing and evaluating WHS activity
15. Promoting a health and safety culture
16. Notifying, reporting, and investigating incidents
17. Compensating injured workers and managing injuries

The 5th edition of this market-leading text continues to take a humanist approach, (work should satisfy human needs equally with organisational goals), and goes beyond the risk-management model of physical safety to take into account the larger perspective of human health needs, including psychological and social needs. Our author team which includes industry experts, academics and trainers provides insight into the most recent legislation. Covers core and elective units of competency from the current qualifications: • BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and • BSB51312 Diploma of Work Health and Safety Up-to-date legislation and policies, for example latest papers from Safe Work Australia, so that instructors and students can ensure they are working with current issues Helpful subject-specific acronyms provide a quick reference Case studies and a strong focus on ethical issues equip students for the challenges of on-the-job work health and safety practice Mapped to VET competencies up to advanced diploma level