Introduction
The training will provide HSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group (DWG) when raising health and safety concerns in relation to Plant.
Although HSRs/Deputy HSRs are the primary audience for this course, managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members may also benefit from attending.
Course content includes:
- The value of being an HSR – a review
- Consultation / Interacting with WorkSafe Inspectors
- Risk Management
- Issue Resolution
- The Employer/Employee Duty of Care
Under the OHS Act (section 67) all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs after completing an initial course of training, have an entitlement (for each year they hold office) to attend Refresher training and choose the course in consultation with their employer.
What will I Learn?
This WorkSafe-approved training course will assist the understanding of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy HSRs in how they can effectively use their powers when participating in the identification, prevention and control of the risks associated with Plant (Machinery and Equipment).
- The value of being an HSR – a review
- Consultation
- Risk Management
- Issue Resolution
- The Employer/Employee Duty of Care
- Interacting with WorkSafe Inspectors
