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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For over a decade, Systec has proudly served Werribee Racing Club by providing asbestos survey and testing services for their facility upgrade projects. Werribee Racing Club has been upgrading its facilities to enhance user and punter experience including removal of redundant buildings and replacing them with new and upgraded facilities.
Systec has played a crucial role in this process by conducting thorough hazardous substances surveys and testing, ensuring every phase of their project, to ensure that Management and workers both can identify which materials could pose health risks.
Our process includes detailed initial surveys, accurate sampling and testing, and comprehensive risk management. We provide clear reports and recommendations for safe removal or management of asbestos, tailored to each project’s needs, especially during the critical demolition stages.
As the club continues to improve its facilities, we are proud to support them in their endeavors building a safer, better future for Werribee Racing Club and its community. F
or more information on our asbestos survey and testing services, and to see how we can help with your facility upgrade projects, visit our website or contact us today.
Whether you are a student, professional, or an organization looking to enhance your lifting operations skills, this unit of competence will help you understand the key concepts, requirements, and best practices associated to Conduct Lifting Operations.
This course is suitable for vocational students pursuing training in lifting operations, professionals working in industries such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, and mining, where lifting operations are involved.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisite skills or education required to undertake the unit, however, it is advisable participants have a basic level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
Structure
This course consists of one (1) unit of competency: RIIHAN203E
- The principals of safe lifting operations
- Identifying different types of lifting equipment and their applications
- the process of rigging and its role in lifting operations
- Understanding safety procedures and protocols
- Load calculation
- Hand, audible and visual communication styles
- Applicable legislation
- Lifting equipment selection and inspection
- Load calculations and weight estimation
- Proper use of slings, shackles, and other rigging accessories
- Incident reporting and emergency procedures.
- Safe work practices and hazard identification.
Delivery
For participants with no industry experience it is recommended that pre reading be undertaken prior to the commencement of the course.
Actual delivery time is broken into approximately 5 hours of face to face class time including a written assessment and participant demonstration of knowledge and skills specific to conducting lifting operations, with additional hours allocated to personal study time prior to the class.
Assessment
The competency of attendees is confirmed with a written assessment and a practical assessment, both of which must be successfully completed.
Outcomes
A Statement of Attainment (and wallet card) can only be issued after the student has successfully completed the written assessment and the trainer has observed them successfully demonstrating conducting lifting operations.
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