Having a health and safety representative (HSR) offers important benefits for businesses in Victoria.
Many enquiries we have around how HSR’s contribute in the workplace.
In Victoria, Health and safety representatives have the power under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 to raise concerns and request improvements within the workplace.
After undertaking a WorkSafe Approved 5 day Health and Safety Representative Course, HSR’s leave with the skills to spot hazards undertake risk assessments, consult with management and employees to ensure that issues are dealt with in a timely and constructive manner.
HSRs act as a bridge between employees and management, making it easier for workers to share safety concerns. This promotes a culture where safety is important. When employees feel their safety is a priority, they are more positive and productive. Fewer accidents also mean fewer people miss work, helping the business run smoothly without interruptions.
When there are fewer injuries, businesses pay less for workers’ compensation and insurance. Businesses with good safety records are also less likely to face legal issues related to safety violations. By acting proactively and identifying risks early, HSRs help reduce the financial impact of workplace accidents, making it a smart investment for businesses.
In the long term, having an HSR helps businesses in Victoria build a strong focus on safety culture, with ongoing improvements in health and safety practices. HSRs provide feedback on policies to keep safety measures up to date. They also play an important role in emergency planning, ensuring that workers know what to do if something goes wrong. Overall, HSRs help create safer, more efficient workplaces that comply with Victoria’s strict safety regulations.
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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
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.
