Course Details

HSR: Health & Safety Representative

SafeWork NSW have developed and approved a standard five (5) day HSR initial training course for delivery in NSW. Course materials are approved by SafeWork NSW.
The course includes;
- Introduction to Work Health and Safety
- Evolution of Work Health and Safety and the WHS legislative framework
- New terminology, objectives and implications for consultation
- Key parties with WHS legislative duties and functions
- Role and function of SafeWork NSW and offences and penalties under the WHS Act
- Consultation, representation and participation arrangements under the WHS Act
- Election and role of HSRs and deputy HSRs in the workplace
- Obligations of a PCBU to HSRs and protections for HSRs from discrimination
- Other consultation mechanisms 
- Strategies and skills for HSRs to support effective consultation
- Representing workers as a HSR - negotiation and issues resolution
- Monitoring PCBUs' management of work health and safety risks
- Workplace inspection and recording findings - including practical exercise
- Obligation in relation to 'notifiable incidents' and resources available to assist HSRs
- Issuing a PIN
- Direction to cease unsafe work
- Course Summary and Evaluation
The course is delivered face to face over five (5) days including theory and practical in partnership with Safework NSW RTO 90500.
Students receive a certificate of attendance.

 

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Individuals who are elected as a Health and Safety Representative.

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Upcoming Courses:

There are currently no openings available for this course.