Health and Safety Representatives

This course will provide participants with information and skills that will assist HSRs to carry out their role and functions under the WHS legislation including:
 an understanding of the new WHS legislation
 an understanding of how it applies to their role as elected HSRs and deputy HSRs
 the knowledge and skills necessary to use their additional powers under the WHS legislation to issue PINs and direct that unsafe work cease.

The course is intended to assist HSRs understand their roles and functions as to how the WHS legislation will influence health and safety outcomes in their workplace. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil their role as HSRs.

Roles vary depending on the industry and sector, including positions such as:
-Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor / Officer
-Site Safety Coordinator
-WHS Trainer or Facilitator.

5 Days

Students must be an elected Health and Safety Representative in their workplace or organisation.

Photo ID must be presented on arrival at the training premises.

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements from the unit are:
- Writing is required to the level of completing written assessments.
- Numeracy is required to enable the determination of similar activities.

Participants will receive a WorkSafe WA Health and Safety Representative Training Statement of Attendance.

Face-to-face