Crisis Management

Understanding Crisis Management

This module equips construction and mining organisations with strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from workplace crises using the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework (AGCMF). It addresses both natural disasters and human-induced events, outlines roles and responsibilities, and introduces national coordination mechanisms to strengthen organisational resilience.

By the end of this module, you will be able to understand:

• Crisis Management and Recovery Objectives
• Roles and Responsibilities
• All-hazards Approach
• National Disaster Management and Recovery Continuum
• Ministerial Responsibilities
• Tools for Crisis Prevention and Preparedness
• Crisis Response and Recovery Mechanisms

Relevant Australian Legislation:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) – Crisis planning and risk control duties for PCBUs.
• Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) – Compliance for environmental impact during crises.
• Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) – Relevance in supply chain crises and ethical recovery.
• AS ISO 22301:2020 – International standard for business continuity management (used for best practice).
• State and Territory Emergency Management Acts – Jurisdictional requirements for crisis coordination and recovery.

This module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.