Health and Safety Representatives Training

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Health and Safety Representatives Training

$1100 + 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: Five consecutive days

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) Training course in our Perth CBD training centre, or we can come to you. In 5 days you will learn how to carry out the important functions and responsibilities of being a Health and Safety Representative in your workplace. You will gain an understanding of the functions of being a Health and Safety Representative and the legal requirements and boundaries associated with this role. This course replaces the Safety and Health Representatives (SHREPS) course from 31 March 2022.

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Course Content

An elected Health and Safety Representative is a vital communication nexus between employees; these representatives aid in upholding work safety and organisational management, while ensuring employees value safe work methods. Their role contains many functions including conducting workplace inspections, assisting in investigations and liaising between employees and management staff.

The Health and Safety Representatives Introductory Training is accredited by the Work Health and Safety Commission. Participants will be provided with an understanding of how to carry out the important functions and powers of a being a Health and Safety Representative in the workplace.

This course now refers to the new WA Work Health and Safety legislation that came into effect on 31st March 2022. All ATI-Mirage WHS trainers have extensive industry experience and have actively involved in the transition to the current WHS legislation.

Day 1:

  • Interpreting the Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislative framework and identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties

Day 2:

  • Establishing representation in the workplace under the WHS Act

Day 3:

  • Effective consultation
  • Participation in issue resolution and monitoring risk controls as a Health and Safety Representative (HSR)

Day 4:

  • Monitoring persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU’s) management of work health and safety risks
  • Workplace inspection, recording findings and notifiable incidents

Day 5:

  • Issuing a provisional improvement notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work
   

  • Obtain a comprehensive knowledge of the WHS Act legislative framework
  • Understanding of the role and functions of WorkSafe WA and its interaction with HSRs
  • Understanding of duties and responsibilities of PCBUs, officers, workers and other parties under the legislation
  • Knowledge of the nature of the consultation process with workers as required of the primary PCBU by the Act
  • The purpose and formation of a work group (or work groups) within the workplace
  • The election process for HSRs and deputy HSRs and disqualification provisions
  • The functions of Health and Safety Committees (HSC)
  • What are the entitlements, rights and protections of an elected HSR and deputy HSR
  • Developing negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills and strategies as an HSR to represent a work group and to resolve work health and safety issues
  • Gaining awareness of risk management and the use of risk controls, including the duties and responsibilities of various PCBUs under the legislation
  • How HSRs can use their functions and powers to contribute to risk management activities in the workplace
  • The issue of PINs and the right to cease, or direct the cessation of, unsafe work

The OHS training course requires no previous training or experience.

“Trainer was very informative and interactive with the group. Great job and highly recommend.” – Tatijana from Fortescue

“This course was extremely helpful. Trainer has step by step explained theory and practical aspect of the course.” – Kapil from Dept of Justice

“Excellent lecturer, this experience has highlighted a clear career trajectory for me and I am feeling positive for my future. I am grateful for all the knowledge the trainer shared. Thank you!” Monique from St John WA

“Trainer is a very knowledgeable person and has relevant stories relating to his years experience in the industry which make the course enjoyable and rewarding and exciting” – Andrew from Rio Tinto

“From the moment walking into the premises, I was greeted by friendly staff. The facilities were amazing along with the classroom learning environment. Enjoyed my 5 days with Claire as the facilitator of the course, lots of knowledge and experience. Thank you, Claire, and ATI-Mirage for the great learning environment.” – Lorrie from Department of Education

“A big thank you to Claire. We where constantly engaged and included in the coarse which made it enjoyable.” – Stuart from Rio Tinto

“Lots of information made easy to understand and apply” – Frank from  Dept. of Mines, Industry, Regulation and Safety

“This course has provided me with the knowledge and skills to perform my role as an OHS Rep” – Sue from Corruption and Crime Commission

“The best part of this course was its’ use of up-to-date information and the visual aids” – Sam from BHP

“This course was very informative, and I will take a lot away to use in my workplace” – Neil from Rio Tinto

“The interactive workshops were the best part of this course” – Kim from Paraburdoo Primary School

“Course was well paced and presented” – Mark from Department of Transport

“Great examples of OHS” – Jay from Paraburdoo Primary School

“The best feature of this course was the team-based tasks” – Phil from Main Roads WA

“Trainer kept the class entertaining. I enjoyed all parts of the course” – Deanna

“Gave me great insight into my duties as a safety and health Representative” – Liam from City of Melville

“I now have a better understanding of what is required of me as my workplace safety and health representative” – Kathy from Carnarvon Community College

“Presenter was engaging and made the course relevant to our work setting” – Amy from Neerigen Brook Primary School

“Trainer used a variety of learning methods and activities. Interactive and inclusive” – Louise from Karridale Primary School

“Great delivery. Well run and organised” – Rebecca from Curtin University

“Very interactive. Broad scope of examples used” – Paul from HNZ Australia

“Gained a better understanding of the functions of the role” – Kristoffer from Main Roads WA

“Content was covered by various approaches” – Kirby from Rio Tinto

“Provided the tools to apply this training in the real world” – Kenneth from Rio Tinto

“Trainer was great. Understood that we all came from different work backgrounds and used past examples to help us understand what we need to know” – Todd from Rio Tinto

“The best feature of this course was understanding the five key components of this role” – Rainer from South Coast Baptist College

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