HSR Initial OHS Training Course

HSR Training at ECB Training Services

At ECB Training Services, HSR Training is delivered on a weekly basis. This allows you to not miss out on important time in your role at work. The delivery is broken up into 5 groups conducting on a rolling circuit, so if you miss one session, you can catch up later on the next time around.

Day 1 Delivery

• What HSRs can do
• Designated Work Groups
• Safe work Practices rather than just Safe people
• Who does what under the Act?
• Introduction to Consultation

Day 2 Delivery

• Legislative Framework for OHS in Victoria
• An overview of Risk Management
• Various types of Hazards
• Risk Assessment Practice

Day 3 Delivery

• Incident Management and Notification
• An overview of HSRs and OHS Consultation
• Communication Skills
• Using assertiveness to be accurate and clear in my communication
• How to engage with others in the workplace

Day 4 Delivery

• Issue Resolution
• Negotiation
• Safety Data Sheets, PINS and more negotiation

Day 5 Delivery

• Review of Issue Resolution, PINs and Direction to Cease Work 
• Supporting members of your DWG during interviews regarding health and safety 
•  Getting value from the time you spend with WorkSafe Inspectors 
• HSRs and Health and Safety Committees 
• Your dedicated HSR website

The 5-day HSR Initial OHS Training Course (WorkSafe Victoria Approved) 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 legislation. The HSR Initial OHS Training Course will equip HSRs/Deputy HSRs with the confidence skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.

Entitlement

Under the OHS Act 2004 (Section 67) all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training for HSRs and choose their training provider in consultation with their employer. ECB Training Services is approved to deliver the HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Course Aims/Objectives

To exercise powers and rights as an HSR effectively, it is essential that HSRs and Deputy HSRs receive training. This WorkSafe approved training course aims to provide HSRs with the skills, knowledge and confidence to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives of the course are:

• Interpreting the occupational health and safety legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR

• Identify 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

HSR Initial OHS Training Course Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for the HSR Initial OHS Training Course.

HSR Initial OHS Training Course Delivery Method

The HSR Initial OHS Training Course is delivered face-to-face over 5 days, 8 hours on-site each day. There is a limit of 20 participants per training session. Each participant will receive:

• Comprehensive course manual

• Official hard copy of the Victorian Occupation Health and Safety Act 2004

• Resources that can be used back in the workplace.

Participants will also receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the 5 days.

Note: The course must be completed within six months of commencement.

 

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