Online HSR Initial OHS Training

Service Description

The WorksSafe Victoria approved 5 day HSR Initial OHS Training Course will provide HSRs and deputy HSRs with the information and skills required to successfully exercise their powers as a Health and Safety Representative under the Victorian OHS Act 2004. The HSR Initial Training Course will equip HSRs and Deputy HSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer. The HSR Initial OHS Training Course, although primarily developed for HSRs and Deputy HSRs, is also relevant for managers, supervisors, Health and Safety Committee members and any other person who has an interest in learning about and promoting health and safety in the workplace. ​ The HSR Initial OHS Training Course is interactive; activity based and will provide all participants with OHS knowledge and skills to take back and implement in their workplace. The HSR Initial OHS Training Course learning objectives are: ​- Interpreting the occupational health and safety 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. - Represent designated work group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s. - Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work.

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