Alternative Learning Course 

Alternative Learning Course 

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Structure: 2 parts – 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.

Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries

Timing:

Part 1 – Estimated learning time – 15 to 20 minutes

Part 2 – Estimated learning time –20 to 25 minutes

All SmartMove learning resources require a steady and reasonably fast internet connection to work properly. The performance of the resources depends on the end-user's internet connection speed, network capability and amount of active users accessing the resources at the same time.

Structure: 2 parts – 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.

Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries

Timing: Part 1 – Estimated learning time – 15 to 20 minutes

               Part 2 – Estimated learning time –20 to 25 minutes

All SmartMove learning resources require a steady and reasonably fast internet connection to work properly. The performance of the resources depends on the end-user's internet connection speed, network capability and amount of active users accessing the resources at the same time.

Structure: 2 parts – 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise

Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries

Timing: Part 1 – Estimated learning time – 26 to 30 minutes
               Part 2 – Estimated learning time –18 to 22 minutes

All SmartMove learning resources require a steady and reasonably fast internet connection to work properly. The performance of the resources depends on the end-user's internet connection speed, network capability and amount of active users accessing the resources at the same time.
The alternative learning course contains background information on WHS, common workplace hazards found in the workplace and the quiz on the information presented.
The top 10 incidents causing injuries were from:

1. Working with machinery, equipment and tools

2. Muscular stress

3. Slips trips and falls

4. Falling from height

5. Hitting stationary objects

6. Being hit by falling objects

7. Contact with hot objects

8. Vehicle incidents

9. Physical assaults

10.Contact with a chemical or substance

1. Working with machinery, equipment and tools

2. Muscular stress

3. Slips trips and falls

4. Falling from height

5. Hitting stationary objects

6. Being hit by falling objects

7. Contact with hot objects

8. Vehicle incidents

9. Physical assaults

10.Contact with a chemical or substance

Emerging trends
Young workers are increasingly being exposed to:

workplace bullying​

workplace violence and aggression

Emerging trends
Young workers are increasingly being exposed to:

workplace bullying​

workplace violence and aggression

Emerging trends
Young workers are increasingly being exposed to:

workplace bullying​

workplace violence and aggression

Statistics source: WorkCover WA (2020). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2014-15 to 2018-19

Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2014-15 to 2018-19. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%

Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)

Statistics source: WorkCover WA (2020). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2014-15 to 2018-19

Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2014-15 to 2018-19. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%

Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

 
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Study Guide

General Module Study Guide
General Module Study Guide

Additional information for question 8

Example - WHS Act 2020 - Primary duty of care
Example - WHS Act 2020 - Primary duty of care

Additional information for question 9

Example - WHS Act 2020 - Duties of worker
Example - WHS Act 2020 - Duties of worker