Who is this course for?

Aussie PO business owners and leaders who care about looking after people and the environement, and meeting their legal obligations

As a Professional Organiser you're dedicated to effecting real change for people in their homes, storage facilities and businesses. You've spent time learning how to be a great PO, but might have missed the essential responsiblities you have to keep workers, clients, the public and environment safe. 

Everyone deserves to be safe at work. Workplace health and safety isn't a 'nice to have' - it's a legislated requirement. Good WHS practices should underpin your entire business operation. Understanding your obligations, and having the right policy, procedures and training in place will mean you can confidently focus on delivering top quality PO services while you make sure everyone is safe; and you're protecting your business from significant risk. It's a real win/win.

By the end of this training you will understand:

  • How you need to keep workers, clients, and the public safe
  • The Australian Legislation that applies, and the Regulators who oversee it
  • The practices and tools and for identifying and assessing workplace risk
  • The safety equipment suitable and relevant for work as a PO
  • 28 different hazards Professional Organisers face at work; including what the risk is, what can go wrong and how to manage it
  • The management and administrative processes that underpin WHS in your business including recruitment, training, policy, process, site and emergency management, incident reporting and injury management.


We want to make it easy for you to do the right thing. 

This course is for Aussie PO Business Owners and Supervisors who are responsible for overseeing people, policy and procedures. It will set you up for great WHS practices, so you can get on with being a great PO service provider.

Student Reviews

5 star rating

You can't put a price on safety!

Kathy McGiffen

A well written and comprehensive course, easy to navigate and a great resource for the future

A well written and comprehensive course, easy to navigate and a great resource for the future

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5 star rating

Helpful and Thorough Material

Donna Wallace

This course was an excellent source of information for those wanting to improve their WHS practices. Particularly loved the videos by Jen Manefield.

This course was an excellent source of information for those wanting to improve their WHS practices. Particularly loved the videos by Jen Manefield.

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5 star rating

Excellent WHS grounding for Professional Organising Business Owners

Jennifer Manefield

A really thorough and relevant course to empower and protect Professional Organisers and their businesses.

A really thorough and relevant course to empower and protect Professional Organisers and their businesses.

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Course curriculum

    1. A Message from the Trainer

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Welcome & Course Outcomes

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. How to Use This Course

      FREE PREVIEW
    4. Common Terms, References and Acronyms

    5. Disclaimer

    1. About the work of a Professional Organiser

    2. About This Training

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. Overview of WHS Management

      FREE PREVIEW
    4. WHS Requirements

      FREE PREVIEW
    5. Role of WHS Regulators

    6. State and Territory Laws, Regulations and Codes

    7. Obligations of PCBUs Under Australian WHS Laws

      FREE PREVIEW
    8. Duty of Care

    9. Responsibilities of Workers Under Australian WHS Laws

    10. Safety-Driven Success

      FREE PREVIEW
    11. WHS Resources

    12. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Introduction to Risk Management

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Hazard Identification

    3. Risk Assessment

    4. Risk Control

    5. Risk Control Examples

      FREE PREVIEW
    6. Finding Hazards in the Home

    7. Monitor and Review

    8. Hazard Identification Tools for Professional Organisers

      FREE PREVIEW
    9. Clutter to Hoarding Scale

    10. Clutter Image Rating

    11. Home Environment Index (HEI)

    12. Using the Assessment Tools Together

    13. Communicating About Risk with Clients

    14. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Introduction to Safety Equipment

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Uniform

    3. Gloves

    4. Masks

      FREE PREVIEW
    5. Safety Glasses

    6. Antiseptic Hand Sanitiser

    7. Cleaning Equipment

    8. First Aid Kit

    9. Additional Safety Items

    10. Tour a Kit Set-up

    11. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Introduction to Health and Safety Hazards for Professional Organisers

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Introduction to Health Hazards

    3. COVID-19

    4. Influenza/Flu

    5. Viral Gastroenteritis

    6. Blood-Borne Diseases (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV)

    7. Zoonoses

    8. Pest Infestations

    9. Introduction to Environmental Hazards

    10. Mould

      FREE PREVIEW
    11. Dust

    12. Lead

    13. Asbestos

    14. Silica Dust

    15. Animals

    16. Driving

    17. Extreme Weather

    18. Noise

    19. Introduction to Safety Hazards

    20. Hazadous Manual Handling

    21. Slips, Trips, and Falls

    22. Electrical Appliances

    23. Blocked Exits

    24. Fire

    25. Weapons

    26. Hazardous Substances

    27. Dangerous Goods

    28. Sharps

    29. Workplace Violence and Aggression

    30. Introduction to Psychological Hazards

    31. Psychological Injury

      FREE PREVIEW
    32. Client Interactions

    33. Working Alone

    34. Fatigue

    35. Bullying and Harassment

    36. Sexual Harassment

    37. Drugs and Alcohol

    38. Module 4 Quiz

    1. Introduction to WHS Management

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Hiring Employees

    3. Position Description

    4. Fit to Work Assessment

    5. Workers Compensation Insurance

    6. Induction Training

    7. WHS Policy

    8. Consultation with Workers

    9. Site Management

    10. Developing Emergency Plans

    11. Safe Work Procedures

    12. Training and Safety Toolbox Meetings

      FREE PREVIEW
    13. WHS Reporting

    14. Incident Response

    15. Site Preservation

    16. Incident Investigation

    17. Reporting to a Regulator

    18. Injury Management and Return-to-Work Support

    19. Module 5 Quiz

About this course

  • $548.90
  • 102 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

FAQs

Learn more about this course

  • how long will it take me to complete? 4 to 5 hours, depending on the learner; we recommend doing it over 2 to 3 sessions

  • It says 102 lessons - that seems a lot! Yes but each is fairly quick & easy to read, equivilient to about one half - page of a book

  • How long is each lesson? You can use the Free Preview option to access 18 of the lessons and get a feel for the content; you will need to sign up to Thinkific first

  • How is it presented? In text form, with links to some videos and external information sources

  • Can I come back to the content once I have finished? Yes we have set it so that you can return to review the content any time

Endorsement

"Cannot recommend highly enough"


As an experienced Professional Organiser and team leader, I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Thorough, dense with information and guidance, it will set any P.O. up for business growth and development, in a truly professional way. 

Jennifer Manefield, Decluttering Solutions
IOPO foundation Board Member



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Disclaimer

Disclaimer

This WHS Management Essentials for Professional Organisers course is designed to provide general information and guidance on workplace health and safety (WHS) management for professional organisers in Australia. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information provided, it is not a substitute for legal consultation.

Key Points:

  • No Legal Advice: This course does not constitute legal advice. Participants should seek independent legal counsel to ensure compliance with specific WHS laws and regulations applicable to their business.
  • General Guidance: The course content is intended for general informational purposes only and may not address all specific WHS requirements or scenarios. Participants should apply the principles discussed in this course in conjunction with tailored risk assessments and professional consultation.
  • Liability: The course provider, trainer, and any associated entities or individuals shall not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or legal consequences arising from the use or misuse of the information provided in this course.
  • Regular Updates: WHS laws and regulations may change over time. It is the responsibility of the participants to stay informed of any changes and ensure their practices remain compliant.
  • Course Completion: Completion of this course does not guarantee compliance with WHS laws or standards. It is intended as part of a broader WHS strategy that includes ongoing training, consultation, and review.

By enrolling in and completing this course, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer.

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Instructor

Tania Goranitis

Senior Consultant: Operations and OHS

Tania Goranitis is Senior Consultant at Full Circle HR & Business Services, a Gippsland based boutique HR, OHS and Business consultancy, with a focus on occupational health and safety, operations management and small business consulting. A strong advocate for good governance, Tania believes that every business regardless of size, age, or offering, should operate on a foundation of solid practices, and has guided many small and medium-sized businesses - including PO businesses - to stabilise and grow. She specialises in assisting clients with guidance on safety compliance, risk assessment and reduction, and the development of tailored policies and tools for effective WHS and HR management to reduce their business risk.