Practical & Easy to Understand

This course breaks down workplace health and safety into clear, real-world examples. No legal jargon — just practical guidance you can apply immediately in construction, warehousing, hospitality, and general workplaces.

Certificate Issued on Completion

Learners receive a WHS Awareness Certificate once the course and final quiz are completed. Ideal for job applications, site inductions, and workplace compliance records.

Fast, Flexible & Online

Complete the course 100% online, at your own pace, from any device. Perfect for workers who need WHS knowledge quickly without taking time off work.

About the course

The Work Health & Safety (WHS) Awareness Course is designed to provide learners with a practical understanding of workplace health and safety responsibilities across a wide range of industries. The course covers key WHS principles, common workplace hazards, safe work behaviours, and the importance of reporting risks, incidents, and injuries early. This course is suitable for new workers, job seekers, contractors, and employees who require foundational WHS knowledge. Delivered 100% online, the training is easy to follow, flexible, and focused on real-world application. Upon successful completion, learners receive a certificate that can be used for inductions, employment requirements, and training records.

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 163 Lessons

  1. 1

    MODULE 1 — Introduction to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)

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      Introduction to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)

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      What Is Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)?

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      Lesson 1.1 — What Is Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)?

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      Why Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Is Important

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      Lesson 1.2 — Why Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Is Important

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      Who Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Applies To

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      Lesson 1.3 — Who Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Applies To

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      Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

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      Lesson 1.4 — Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

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      Health vs Safety in the Workplace

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      Lesson 1.5 — Health vs Safety in the Workplace

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      Your Right to a Safe Workplace

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      Lesson 1.6 — Your Right to a Safe Workplace

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      Your Responsibility for Safety

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      Lesson 1.7 — Your Responsibility for Safety

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      Module 1 Summary: Introduction to Workplace Health & Safety

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      Lesson 1.8 — Module 1 Summary: Introduction to Workplace Health & Safety

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      Module 1 Quiz

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      Module 1 Quiz

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    MODULE 2 — WHS Laws & Responsibilities

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      WHS Laws & Responsibilities

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      Why Workplace Health & Safety Laws Exist

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      Lesson 2.1 — Why Workplace Health & Safety Laws Exist

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      Who Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Laws Apply To

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      Lesson 2.2 — Who Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Laws Apply To

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      Employer Duties & Responsibilities Under WHS Laws

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      Lesson 2.3 — Employer Duties & Responsibilities Under WHS Laws

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      Worker Duties & Responsibilities Under WHS Laws

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      Lesson 2.4 — Worker Duties & Responsibilities Under WHS Laws

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      Supervisor & Manager Responsibilities Under WHS Laws

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      Lesson 2.5 — Supervisor & Manager Responsibilities Under WHS Laws

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      Consultation, Communication & Cooperation Under WHS Laws

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      Lesson 2.6 — Consultation, Communication & Cooperation Under WHS Laws

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      Enforcement, Penalties & Consequences Under WHS Laws

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      Lesson 2.7 — Enforcement, Penalties & Consequences Under WHS Laws

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      Module 2 Summary: WHS Laws & Responsibilities

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      Lesson 2.8 — Module 2 Summary: WHS Laws & Responsibilities

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      Module 2 Quiz

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      Module 2 Quiz

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    MODULE 3 — Hazard Identification & Risk Management

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      Hazard Identification & Risk Management

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      What Is a Workplace Hazard?

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      Lesson 3.1 — What Is a Workplace Hazard?

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      Types of Workplace Hazards

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      Lesson 3.2 — Types of Workplace Hazards

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      Identifying Hazards in the Workplace

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      Lesson 3.3 — Identifying Hazards in the Workplace

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      What Is Risk?

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      Lesson 3.4 — What Is Risk?

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      Risk Assessment Basics

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      Lesson 3.5 — Risk Assessment Basics

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      The Hierarchy of Control

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      Lesson 3.6 — The Hierarchy of Control

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      Reporting and Controlling Hazards

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      Lesson 3.7 — Reporting and Controlling Hazards

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      Module 3 Summary: Hazard Identification & Risk Management

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      Lesson 3.8 — Module 3 Summary: Hazard Identification & Risk Management

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      Quiz Questions

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      Module 3 – Quiz Questions

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    MODULE 4 — Safe Work Practices

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      Safe Work Practices

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      Lesson 4.1 — What Are Safe Work Practices?

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      What Are Safe Work Practices?

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      Lesson 4.2 — Following Procedures and Instructions

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      Following Procedures and Instructions

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      Lesson 4.3 — Housekeeping and Workplace Cleanliness

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      Housekeeping and Workplace Cleanliness

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      Lesson 4.4 — Safe Use of Equipment and Tools

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      Safe Use of Equipment and Tools

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      Lesson 4.5 — Manual Handling Safe Work Practices

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      Manual Handling Safe Work Practices

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      Lesson 4.6 — Fatigue, Breaks & Working Safely

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      Fatigue, Breaks & Working Safely

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      Lesson 4.7 — Personal Behaviour & Safety Awareness

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      Personal Behaviour & Safety Awareness

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      Lesson 4.8 — Module 4 Summary: Safe Work Practices

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      Module 4 Summary: Safe Work Practices

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      Quiz Questions

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      Quiz Questions

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    MODULE 5 — Incident Reporting, Injuries & Early Intervention

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      Incident Reporting, Injuries & Early Intervention

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      What Is an Incident?

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      Lesson 5.1 — What Is an Incident?

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      Near Misses and Why They Matter

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      Lesson 5.2 — Near Misses and Why They Matter

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      Reporting Incidents in the Workplace

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      Lesson 5.3 — Reporting Incidents in the Workplace

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      Injuries at Work and Immediate Response

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      Lesson 5.4 — Injuries at Work and Immediate Response

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      Early Intervention and Injury Management

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      Lesson 5.5 — Early Intervention and Injury Management

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      Roles and Responsibilities After an Incident

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      Lesson 5.6 — Roles and Responsibilities After an Incident

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      Supporting Recovery and Return to Work

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      Lesson 5.7 — Supporting Recovery and Return to Work

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      Module 5 Summary: Incident Reporting, Injuries & Early Intervention

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      Lesson 5.8 — Module 5 Summary: Incident Reporting, Injuries & Early Intervention

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      Quiz Questions

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      Quiz Questions

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    MODULE 6 — Emergency Procedures & Responding to Emergencies

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      Emergency Procedures & Responding to Emergencies

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      What Is an Emergency?

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      Lesson 6.1 — What Is an Emergency?

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      Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Plans

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      Lesson 6.2 — Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Plans

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      Fire Safety & Fire Emergencies

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      Lesson 6.3 — Fire Safety & Fire Emergencies

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      Medical Emergencies

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      Lesson 6.4 — Medical Emergencies

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      Hazardous Incidents & Spills

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      Lesson 6.5 — Hazardous Incidents & Spills

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      Alarms, Emergency Equipment & Signage

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      Lesson 6.6 — Alarms, Emergency Equipment & Signage

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      Your Role During an Emergency

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      Lesson 6.7 — Your Role During an Emergency

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      Module 6 Summary: Emergency Procedures & Responding to Emergencies

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      Lesson 6.8 — Module 6 Summary: Emergency Procedures & Responding to Emergencies

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      Quiz Questions

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      Quiz Questions

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    MODULE 7 — Workplace Safety Communication & Consultation

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      Workplace Safety Communication & Consultation

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      Why Safety Communication Matters

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      Lesson 7.1 — Why Safety Communication Matters

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      Workplace Safety Communication Methods

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      Lesson 7.2 — Workplace Safety Communication Methods

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      Consultation and Worker Participation

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      Lesson 7.3 — Consultation and Worker Participation

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      Raising Safety Concerns and Hazards

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      Lesson 7.4 — Raising Safety Concerns and Hazards

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      Safety Meetings, Toolbox Talks & Briefings

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      Lesson 7.5 — Safety Meetings, Toolbox Talks & Briefings

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      Safety Documentation and Records

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      Lesson 7.6 — Safety Documentation and Records

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      Respectful Communication and Safety Culture

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      Lesson 7.7 — Respectful Communication and Safety Culture

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      Module 7 Summary: Workplace Safety Communication & Consultation

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      Lesson 7.8 — Module 7 Summary: Workplace Safety Communication & Consultation

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      Quiz Questions

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      Quiz Questions

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    MODULE 8 — Personal Responsibility, Safe Behaviour & Continuous Improvement

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      Personal Responsibility, Safe Behaviour & Continuous Improvement

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      Personal Responsibility for Workplace Safety

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      Lesson 8.1 — Personal Responsibility for Workplace Safety

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      Following Safe Work Procedures

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      Lesson 8.2 — Following Safe Work Procedures

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      Unsafe Behaviours and Risky Shortcuts

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      Lesson 8.3 — Unsafe Behaviours and Risky Shortcuts

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      Speaking Up and Taking Action

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      Lesson 8.4 — Speaking Up and Taking Action

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      Learning from Incidents and Near Misses

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      Lesson 8.5 — Learning from Incidents and Near Misses

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      Continuous Improvement in Workplace Safety

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      Lesson 8.6 — Continuous Improvement in Workplace Safety

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      Safety as Part of Everyday Work

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      Lesson 8.7 — Safety as Part of Everyday Work

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      Personal Responsibility, Safe Behaviour & Continuous Improvement

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      Module 8 Summary: Personal Responsibility, Safe Behaviour & Continuous Improvement

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      Quiz Questions

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      Quiz Questions

  9. 9

    MODULE 9 — Course Review, Final Assessment & Completion

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      Course Review, Final Assessment & Completion

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      Course Review: Key Safety Messages

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      Lesson 9.1 — Course Review: Key Safety Messages

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      Final Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 9.2 — Final Knowledge Check

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      Applying Safety Awareness in the Workplace

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      Lesson 9.3 — Applying Safety Awareness in the Workplace

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      Course Completion & Certificate Information

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      Lesson 9.4 — Course Completion & Certificate Information

  10. 10

    Knowledge Check

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      Knowledge Check

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      Knowledge Check

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