HSR Refresher OHS Training Course

Duration: 8 hours

Aim:  This WorkSafe approved HSR Refresher course is an opportunity for HSRs to revisit aspects of the HSR Initial OHS Training Course and refresh their knowledge on the following topics;

• Elements of the OHS legislative framework;
• Designated Work Groups;
• The value of being an HSR;
• HSR powers;
• Experiences as an HSR;
• Explaining the term 'reasonably practicable';
• Issue resolution;
• Risk management overview;
• Types of hazards including mechanical, chemical/ biological, energy, body stressing or impact hazards, gravity and psychosocial hazards;
• Determining risk levels and controls;
• Employer/employee duty of care;
• Preventing and responding to work related violence;
• The importance of consultation and reporting;
• Incident management and investigation;
• Latest developments and initiatives in OHS; and
• WorkSafe guidance material and website.

Target Audience: Anyone who has completed the WorkSafe Victoria Approved Health & Safety Representative Initial OHS Training Course.

HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES
PLEASE NOTE:

Under Section 67 of the OHS Act 2004 all HSR's are entitled to attend a 'Health & Safety Representative Initial OHS Training Course' after being elected. HSR's are also entitled to attend an annual 'Health & Safety Representative Refresher OHS Training Course'. The employer is obligated to allow the HSR time off work with pay to attend these courses and must pay the costs associated with the HSR's attendance. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the approved training course they attend in consultation with their employer.

This course is one of our publicly run courses. Please refer to our public training dates for this course below:

This course can also be run just for you at your workplace.

If you are interested you can contact us  on 1800 429 266 or via email: training@hazcon.com.au

Course titles have changed due to WorkSafe's revision of current learning outcomes, however the content of all the HSR training courses still reference the OHS Act 2004 and cover the obligations of key duty holders, HSR powers and entitlements, hazard identification and controls, consultation, issue resolution and PINS/Direction to cease work. If you have any questions regarding these changes please call us on 1800 429 266.