WorkSafe Approved HSR Refresher Gendered Violence Course
WorkSafe approved HSR refresher Gendered Violence course provides an opportunity for HSRs and Deputy HSRs to revisit aspects of the HSR Initial OHS Training Course and refresh their knowledge of OHS in the workplace.
Under the OHS Act 2004 (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 a WorkSafe-approved HSR refresher OHS training course.
An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/Deputy HSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course, in consultation with their employer.
This WorkSafe-approved training course will help HSRs and Deputy HSRs to understand and exercise their powers effectively. The training will provide HSRs and DHSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their co-workers when raising health and safety concerns in relation to work-related gendered violence and to understand the health and safety issues arising from incidents of work-related gendered violence.
Course Content
- The value of HSRs
- Consultation in the workplace
- Element of the legislative framework
- Risk management overview.
- Duty of care
- Issue resolution.
- The role of inspectors
- Safety compliance
Who should attend?
Health & Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives.
Although HSRs are the primary audience; managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members and anyone else with an interest in health and safety may also benefit from attending this course.
Delivery
Course hours: 9am – 5pm
Course length: 1 day
We can come to your workplace and deliver this course or you can visit out in house facilities.
Our Difference
Systec are leaders in OHS compliance working in the industry for over 25 years. Our courses provide relevant information, ongoing support, and efficient delivery.
Our professional trainers have experience in and out of the classroom providing the best experience for our students and empowering them to create safer workplaces.
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Health and Safety Representative Initial OHS Training Course (5 Days)
The course is designed to enable HSRs to develop skills to represent the members of their Designated Work Group (DWG) and exercise their powers to make their workplace safer under the WHS Act.
The WHS Act 2011 provides the entitlement for a HSR to attend an initial course.
Employers under the WHS Act must allow a representative to attend an approved course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and must pay any other associated costs.
The role of the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) is primarily to liaise with other staff to identify health and safety issues and convey these to management. HSRs are elected by fellow staff to represent the views of the staff group.
Our Difference
Systec are leaders in OHS compliance working in the industry for over 25 years. Our courses provide relevant information, ongoing support, and efficient delivery.
Our professional trainers have experience in and out of the classroom providing the best experience for our students and empowering them to create safer workplaces.
Course Duration
- Option 1: Five days (back-to-back)
- Option 2: One day per week over five weeks
Course Outline
The key areas covered by this course include:
- Overview of the WHS legislative framework
- Duties of parties and others under the WHS Act
- SafeWork NSW’s Roles in
- Penalties for non‐compliance of the WHS Act
- Consultation and communication
- The role, entitlements and protections
- Resolving workplace health and safety issues
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Hazard identification
- Control measures
- Incident notification
- Issuing provisional improvement notices
- investigation of incidents and injuries
- Stop Work Directions
WorkSafe Approved HSR Refresher Course
This WorkSafe approved HSR refresher course provides an opportunity for HSRs and Deputy HSRs to revisit aspects of the HSR Initial OHS Training Course and refresh their knowledge of OHS in the workplace.
Under the OHS Act 2004 (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 a WorkSafe-approved HSR refresher OHS training course.
An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/Deputy HSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course, in consultation with their employer.
Course Content
- The value of HSRs
- Consultation in the workplace
- Element of the legislative framework
- Risk management overview
- Duty of care
- Issue resolution
- The role of inspectors
- Safety compliance
Who should attend?
Health & Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives.
Although HSRs are the primary audience; managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members and anyone else with an interest in health and safety may also benefit from attending this course.
Delivery
Delivery of this course takes place over 1 Day for 8 Hours
Our Difference
Systec are leaders in OHS compliance working in the industry for over 25 years. Our courses provide relevant information, ongoing support, and efficient delivery.
Our professional trainers have experience in and out of the classroom providing the best experience for our students and empowering them to create safer workplaces.
Health and Safety Representative Initial OHS Training Course (5 Days)
Worksafe Approved 5 Day Health and Safety Representative Course
The course is designed to enable HSR’s to develop their skills to represent the Designated Work Group (DWG) and exercise their powers to make their workplace safer under the OHS ACT.
The OHS Act 2004 provides the entitlement for a HSR to attend an initial course with pay at the employers expense . A course must be chosen by the HSR in consultation with the employer.
Our Difference
Systec are leaders in OHS compliance working in the industry for over 25 years. Our courses provide relevant information, ongoing support, and efficient delivery.
Our professional trainers have experience in and out of the classroom providing the best experience for our students and empowering them to create safer workplaces.
Learning Objectives
- Interpreting the OHS legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR
- Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
- Establishing representation in the workplace
- Participating in consultation and issue resolution
- Representing designated work group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder(s)
- Issuing Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing cessation of work
Delivery
Delivery of this course can take place using the following formats
- 5 day intensive – Course takes place over 5 days in a week
- 2 week intensive – 3 days the 1st week and 2 Days the 2nd Week
- Standard – 5 Days over 5 weeks
- Custom / Flexible – Customised to your business operations and availability of staff
Who Should Attend
Health & Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives.
Although HSRs are the primary audience, managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members and anyone else with an interest in health and safety may also benefit from attending this course.
If OHS training has not been undertaken in over 2 years, this course may be a good opportunity to update your OHS skills. (note: HSRs have only one entitlement for initial training however the absence of an entitlement does not prevent an employer who recognises the benefits of HSRs receiving training from allowing them to attend additional courses).
After completing the Worksafe Approved 5 Day Health and Safety Representative Course, HSRs and deputy HSRs can do a one-day refresher once every year. View our refresher course here.
Group discounts are available enquire now.
