02 Jun What Jobs Can You Get with a BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety?

Over the years our customer service people receive tens of thousand of calls and each one is filled with questions. Many enquire as to what position they can obtain if they hold a Work Health and Safety qualification. It is important to understand that each employer has its own criteria for positions it holds but sitting over this there are certain regulatory requirements and none is more important than the safety of workers, it is your legislated right to arrive home in the same state and condition as your were in when you left for work.

We have spoken previously about the obligations of PCBU’s, (those that run the business) and penalties are huge including custodial sentences for those that breach their obligations.

To consider what positions would require the qualifications lets view the 5 core Units of Competency that form BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety:

BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws

BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes

BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management

BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems

BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response

You can quickly see that the units are designed to ensure an employer understands the law, consults and actions feedback, undertakes risk management, has a safety system and ensures there is an appropriate response if incidents occur. Every element of these units is designed to keep people safer. Now typically the roles that superficially benefit from holding the qualification are shown as:

This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

At HBA we have a slightly different opinion, we think that every worker who cares about the safety of others should hold BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

If you would like to learn about how you can complete this in demand qualification CLICK HERE.

If you have any questions, please call HBA on 1300 721 503 or email [email protected].

Safety is not just a concept; it must be a way of life for everyone.