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AIRPORT WHS RISK MANAGEMENT (AWHSRM)

AIRPORT WHS RISK MANAGEMENT (AWHSRM) COURSE 

AWHSRM ONLINE course - AUD $750.00* (ex GST)

 

Course Overview

The Airport WHS Risk Management course provides airport managers, safety professionals, and operational leaders with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and control workplace health and safety (WHS) risks in a dynamic airport environment.

Grounded in the Australian WHS Act 2011, WHS Regulations, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, the course equips participants to manage hazards unique to airports, from high-risk airside operations to public-facing terminal environments. Participants will learn how to integrate WHS practices with an airport’s Safety Management System (SMS) to create a unified, compliant, and proactive approach to safety.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand WHS legal obligations in an airport context, including the roles and responsibilities of PCBUs, officers, and workers.

  • Identify common WHS hazards across airside and landside operations, and assess their associated risks.

  • Apply effective risk control measures in line with the hierarchy of control.

  • Develop and implement Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for operational tasks.

  • Understand incident reporting requirements, including notifiable incidents under WHS legislation.

  • Conduct and contribute to effective WHS incident investigations.

  • Engage in meaningful WHS consultation and communication with workers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

  • Integrate WHS risk management processes with the airport’s SMS and continuous improvement framework.

Benefits of Completing This Course

Participants will gain:

  • Compliance confidence – understanding how to meet WHS Act and Regulation requirements in an aviation setting.

  • Risk reduction skills – practical tools to manage WHS risks in high-pressure airport operations.

  • Improved safety culture – strategies to lead and influence positive WHS behaviours across diverse workgroups.

  • Operational integration – ability to align WHS processes with SMS requirements for streamlined safety management.

  • Preparedness for audits – knowledge to meet ISO 45001 and regulator expectations.

Who Should Enrol

This course is designed for personnel involved in managing, supervising, or coordinating airport operations with WHS responsibilities, including:

  • Airport facilities managers and operations supervisors

  • WHS managers, officers, and coordinators

  • Human resources and compliance staff

  • Ground handling supervisors and ramp managers

  • Contractor managers and project supervisors working in airport environments

  • Safety representatives and members of health and safety committees

*PAYMENT NOTES

If you have any difficulties using the online payment portal or paying by credit card, please contact office@flightsafety.com.au or call +61 (0)7 5448 2788 to arrange enrolment into the course.
We will issue a pro-forma invoice and, once it is paid, we will submit the enrolment coupon code with full instructions on how to proceed.

 

Here is the course outline:

1. INTRODUCTION

The introduction gives a brief overview of the Flight Safety Group and explains the objectives of the AWHSRM training course.

3 sections
Flight Safety Group
Aim and Objectives of the AWHSRM training course
Airport WHS Risk Management Course Facilitator

2. MODULE 1: WHS LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN AIRPORT OPERATIONS

WHS Legal and Regulatory Framework in Airport Operations

19 sections
Understanding WHS Act 2011 objectives and scope
Key definitions: PCBU, worker, officer, workplace, and others
Relevance to both airside and landside operations
How WHS Regulations apply in operational airport environments
The role of ISO 45001 in enhancing compliance beyond legal minimums
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 1
Duty of Care and PCBU Responsibilities
Primary duty of care under WHS Act section 19
Shared responsibilities across multiple PCBUs (e.g. airlines, ground handlers, contractors)
Officer due diligence requirements (Section 27)
Worker responsibilities (Section 28)
Managing overlapping duties in multi-operator environments
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 1 part 2
Roles of Regulators and Industry Bodies
Safe Work Australia’s model laws and codes of practice
CASA’s complementary safety oversight in aviation environments
State/Territory WHS regulators and their enforcement powers
Industry guidance from IATA, ACI, and AAA (Australian Airports Association)
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 1 part 3

3. MODULE 2: AIRPORT WHS HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Airport WHS Hazard Identification and Risk Management

23 sections
Common WHS Hazards in Airport Operations
Ramp hazards: aircraft movement, FOD, jet blast, prop wash
Manual handling and baggage systems
Slips, trips, and falls in terminal and apron areas
Fatigue management for shift workers
Airside vehicle traffic risks
Noise exposure and hearing protection
Hazardous chemicals (fuels, de-icing fluids)
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 2
WHS Risk Management Processes
Applying WHS Regulations Part 3.1 (Managing Risks to Health and Safety)
The four-step process: identify hazards, assess risks, control risks, review controls
Risk control hierarchy: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE
Linking risk assessments to the airport’s SMS processes
ISO 45001 clause alignment: hazard identification and risk assessment
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 2 part 2
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
When SWMS are required under WHS law (high-risk construction work)
Integrating SWMS into airport maintenance and project work
Using JSA for routine operational tasks (e.g., refuelling, pushback, airside driving)
Worker participation in SWMS/JSA development
Record-keeping and review of SWMS/JSA
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 2 part 3

4. MODULE 3: WHS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING

WHS Incident Management and Reporting

13 sections
Incident Reporting Requirements
Notifiable incidents under WHS Act (serious injury, illness, dangerous incident)
Timeframes for regulator notification
Examples of reportable incidents in airport settings
Reporting to other agencies (e.g., ATSB, CASA) when relevant
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 3
Incident Investigation Processes
Objectives of incident investigation: root cause analysis vs. blame
Legislative requirements for keeping records and evidence
Investigation methods (e.g., ICAM, TapRooT)
Worker participation in investigations
Implementing corrective actions and tracking effectiveness
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 3 part 2

5. MODULE 4: WHS CONSULTATION, COMMUNICATION, AND CULTURE

WHS Consultation, Communication, and Culture

18 sections
Safety Consultation
WHS Act requirements for consultation with workers (Sections 46–49)
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Health and Safety Committees (HSCs)
Contractor and third-party engagement in WHS matters
Overcoming challenges in shift-based and multi-employer environments
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 4
WHS Communication Strategies
Toolbox talks, pre-start briefings, and safety bulletins
Safety alerts and lessons learned distribution
Digital platforms for WHS communication in airports
Encouraging two-way safety communication
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 4 part 2
Developing a Positive WHS Culture
Linking WHS culture to operational safety performance
Leadership commitment and visible safety behaviours
Recognition programs for safe behaviours
Aligning WHS cultural goals with ISO 45001 continual improvement requirements
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 4 part 3

6. MODULE 5: INTEGRATION OF WHS AND AIRPORT SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Integration of WHS and Airport Safety Management

16 sections
WHS within the Airport’s SMS
How WHS fits within ICAO Annex 19 SMS frameworks
Avoiding duplication: integrating WHS risk assessments into SMS hazard registers
Cross-referencing WHS and operational safety performance indicators
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 5
WHS Auditing and Continuous Improvement
WHS legislative requirements for monitoring and reviewing
Internal and external WHS audits (ISO 45001 clauses 9.1, 9.2)
Action tracking and management review processes
Learning from industry incidents and benchmarking best practice
AWHSRM Quiz - Module 5 part 2
Emergency Preparedness and WHS
WHS considerations in airport emergency planning
Roles and responsibilities of WHS officers in emergencies
Worker welfare in prolonged emergency responses
Testing and reviewing WHS aspects of airport emergency plans

7. COURSE FEEDBACK

Please complete these 5 questions to submit your feedback on this course.

1 section
Course Feedback

8. COURSE COMPLETION

Thank you for completing the Aeronautical Enterprises Pty Ltd ARM Course.

1 section
Course Completion

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

AWHSRM_Certificate of Completion_Award
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