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Health and Safety Representatives Refresher Training

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Health and Safety Representatives Refresher Training

$625 + GSTper person

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Location: Level 1 Cloisters, 863 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000
Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Duration: 1 Day

Join in-person at our vibrant Perth CBD training centre. Lunch and refreshments are provided for all in-person attendees. Our training centre is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport.

Course Overview

Course Overview

At ATI-Mirage, we have specialist Work Health and Safety (WHS) trainers delivering our Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Refresher Training course in our Perth CBD training centre, or we can come to you.

This 1 day refresher course will provide you with insight into current issues and changes in the legislative environment and to ensures that Representatives are updated on changes to relevant legislation, codes of practice and general health and safety practices. Health and Safety Representatives are recommended to attend refresher courses every 12 months after the initial training.

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Western Australian Health and Safety Representatives are recommended to attend refresher courses every 12 months after the initial training. The refresher course ensures that Representatives are updated on changes to relevant legislation, codes of practice and general health and safety practices. Participants will have the opportunity to review their functions and role in the workplace as a health and safety representative. The program will provide insight into current issues and changes in the legislative environment, further skills in negotiation with employers and the opportunity to share best practice with others in the HSR community. All ATI-Mirage WHS trainers have extensive industry experience and have actively involved in the transition to the current WHS legislation.

Introduction

  • WHS terminology
  • WHS Legal Framework
  • WHS duty holders

Health and Safety Representatives

  • Importance of the role of HSRs
  • Election and workplace representation
  • Powers and functions of HSRs
  • Obligations to HSRs

Issue Resolution Process

  • Issue resolution procedures and practice
  • Provisional improvement notices
  • Directing the cessation of work

Next Step

  • Opportunities for further development
 
  • Gain an understanding of the changes in terminology from OSH to WHS
  • Gain and understanding of the role of WHS Act, WHS Regulations (General, Mines, Petroleum and Geothermal Operations), Codes of Practice, Guidance material and Australian Standards
  • Gain an understanding of the duties of PCBUs, Officers and Workers
  • Understanding the importance of the role of HSR as a consultative mechanism, in the prevention of WHS incidents and the promotion of a positive WHS culture
  • Understanding the election process for HSRs
  • Understanding the functions of HSRs and that these functions are voluntary
  • Understanding the obligations of the PCBU to HSRs
  • Understanding the role of the HSR in issue resolution and the steps a HSR can take to resolve issues
  • Understanding the steps, a HSR needs to take prior to issuing a PIN and how to complete a PIN
  • Understanding the power to direct the cessation of work and the consultation requirements relating to directing the cessation for work.

This course is intended for participants who have previously attended the five-day Health and Safety Representatives Training course approved by the Work Health and Safety Commission. However, any person with an interest in Work Health & Safety may attend this course.

 

“Trainer was really engaging and informative! The best thing was the specific advice for my industry, issues and next steps I can take.” – Liana from DPP

“Great refresher course and led by students needs. Trainer was very knowledgeable and approachable. Good examples and delivery. The best thing was the interactive and collaborative training.” – Michael from Rio Tinto

“Have some useful tips that I will now be able to use and
take back to my workplace, and to my committee.” – Brooke from DPP

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