10 Essential Tips for Developing Effective OHS Training That Improves Workplace Safety

Discover 10 practical tips for developing engaging and legally compliant OHS training. Improve workplace safety, worker competence and compliance with effective safety training programs.

6 Reasons Why Moodle is a Powerful Tool for Online Inductions (and How to Leverage It Effectively)

Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System that helps small businesses and not-for-profits deliver effective workplace inductions efficiently. It offers cost-saving, standardized training, strong compliance tracking, and flexible access. The platform supports engaging content, easy updates, and automates assessments, ultimately enhancing safety culture while adhering to OHS requirements.

10 Must-Have Components of a Successful Safety Induction Program (2026 Guide)

A strong safety induction isn’t optional in Australia—it’s a legal requirement and a critical first step in protecting workers, preventing incidents, and meeting Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations. According to Safe Work Australia, employers must train workers before they start work so they become familiar with their tasks, workplace environment, and the hazards around […]

Enhancing Online Inductions: Leveraging Moodle for Seamless Training Experiences

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, online training and induction programs have become essential for organisations to onboard new employees and contractors efficiently and effectively. Among the myriad of e-learning platforms available, Moodle stands out as a versatile and user-friendly solution for creating engaging and interactive online contractor and or staff induction courses. In this article, […]

Top 10 Reasons Why Your Business Should Develop an Online Induction

In today’s digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline their operations and enhance employee onboarding processes. One such solution gaining popularity is the development of online inductions. This article will explore the top 10 reasons why your business should consider implementing an online induction program. Conclusion:Developing an online induction program offers numerous […]

Essential Elements of a Great Workplace Induction Program

Onboarding people effectively Firstly, let’s think about the aim of induction, we want to help our new workers (employees and contractors) to feel welcome, fit in quickly and understand how our business works and what our values are. We also want to make sure they are able to understand and work safety around any of […]

Meeting your Primary Duty under harmonised WHS legislation as an Employer and 7 keys to developing online induction

The extract below is from the model WHS Act which is currently legislation is all States other than Victoria and Western Australia. These 2 States have very similar requirements. It is important to note that when the legislation mentions ‘workers’, it is referring to employees, contractors and volunteers. So basically, amongst other things, we have […]

Top 10 workplace training and workplace induction tips (suitable for both classroom and online training)

These workplace training and workplace induction tips have been prepared taking into account adult learning principles One more for good luck! Think carefully about how long the program should take – short and sharp is best to fit in with busy workplace schedules. 1 – 2 hour sessions can be invaluable. Make sure you make […]

Moodle

Moodle is a great open-source Learning Management System allowing all businesses to  deliver online induction and online training programs, with little budget required. Contact OHSandHR Management Systems to find out how.