Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Bridging Course
NSW WorkCover Accredited
This program has been developed by WorkCover NSW and aims to provide persons that have completed the four day WorkCover NSW OHS Consultation Course with and understanding of the new Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and how it applies to their role as a Health and Safety Representative.
Duration: One Day - 08:30am to 05:00pm
Topics Covered
Session 1 - Work Health and Safety Framework
- WHS framework and new terminology
- Duty holders and their duties
- Role and function of WorkCover
- Penalties under the ACT
Session 2 - Consultation, Representation and Participation
- Consultation requirements under WHS legislation
- Workgroups and election of HSRs
- Roles and responsibilities of HSRs and Health and Safety Committees (HSC)
- Role of inspectors in the consultation process
Session 3 - Role of the HSR, Issue Resolution and Support
- Role of HSRs in consultation, assisting workgroups and as a member of a HSC
- Investigating complaints
- Issue resolution and support for HSRs
Session 4 - Risk Management, Monitoring and Notifiable Incidents
- Key requirements of risk management
- Monitoring and review of risk control
- Notifiable incidents
Session 5 - Provisional Improvement Notices (PIN) and ceasing unsafe work
- Purpose and function of PINs
- Role and requirements for HSRs to issue PINs and process for issuing a PIN
- Directing unsafe work to cease
Summary and Review
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