Comcare Approved 5 Day Health and Safety Representative Training
Comcare Approved 5 Day Health & Safety Representative Training for Federal Government Agencies anywhere in Australia
Comcare 5 Day HSR Training – Live via Zoom
Comcare has approved Coastal OHS Services to deliver the 5 Day Health and Safety Representative (HSR) course Online via live delivery through Zoom.
This course is for Federal Government Agencies.
To participate in the online HSR course you must have a webcam and audio installed on your computer.
Course duration is the same as the face to face version of this course, i.e. max 7 hours per day
This Comcare approved Health and Safety Representative Course meets the requirements of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulation 2011.
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“The training very much improved my understanding about powers of HSR’s and Identifying Hazards.”
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“Good pace, well set out and planned. Not too difficult to follow along and understand.”
John G
“Practical, very well explained, very well paced.”
Troy M
“Effective workgroup activities for learning the Acts and the powers of a HSR”
Richard T
“The Presentation, Excellent. Was not boring, Presenter explained things well and clear.”
Robert G
“Teaches how safety affects everyone not just your self.”
Jacob S
“Very understandable, pace was good.”
Brian D
“Erik has managed to deliver very dry content in an entertaining and engaging way.”
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We deliver the 5 day HSR course
onsite anywhere in Australia
Comcare Approved Health and Safety Representative
HSR – Course Outline & Information
Day 1 – Interpreting the WHS Legislative Framework and its Relationship to the HSR and Identifying Key Parties, Legislative Obligations and Duties.
Duties and obligations of all in the workplace.
Day 2 – Establishing Representation in the Workplace
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), Health and Safety Committees (HSCs) and other arrangements
Day 3 – Participating in Consultation and Issues Resolution
Negotiation, issue resolution and contributing to the minimisation of risks
Day 4 – Represent Members in the WHS Risk Management Process Undertaken by the PCBU
Workplace inspections, notifiable incidents and incident investigation
Day 5 – Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and Directing the Cessation of Work
PINs and directing the cessation of unsafe work.
Course Duration
The course runs over 5 Days. The course duration is maximum 7 Hours each day.
Assessment
Course assessment is informal.
Course Award
A HSR training course certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants who complete the course.
Help build a safer workplace for all
As a HSR, you can make an invaluable contribution to create a safer workplace for you and your fellow workers including management. At the same time, you help the business become more legally compliant with the safety laws.
And as a direct result, your business will become more successful due a reduction in incident rates and related costly business disruption.
That is why being a HSR can be such a rewarding position.
Good Safety is Good for Business
Good safety is good for business. It will drive down costly incidents and improve morale resulting in better quality and efficiency.
As a Health and Safety Representative – HSR – you can have a solid input into achieving such results.
Get HSR trained and start making a difference!
Comcare Approved HSR FAQ
What does a HSR do?
An elected health and safety representatives (HSR) functions include:
- Represent the workers in your work group on health and safety matters and in discussions with managers on hazards and safety issues
- Monitor measures taken by the PCBU for their effectiveness
- Promote the health and safety of workers in your work group
- Provide a vital communication link between people at work and the PCBU
A HSR is not expected to be an expert on health and safety, and is not responsible for fixing problems in the workplace.
Who can be a HSR?
There are 2 criteria to be met to be a health and safety representative (HSR).
- You are a member of the work group that elected you to be a HSR
- You have not been disqualified in a court or tribunal from performing the HSR role.
Does my business need a HSR?
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 entitles workers to be represented by a health and safety representative (HSR).
Any worker may ask a PCBU to organise an election for a HSR. The PCBU must begin negotiations within 14 days of receiving a request from a worker.
Is HSR Training required?
A health and safety representative (HSR) can perform the majority of their powers and functions without having completed the initial HSR Training.
However, a HSR must have completed the 5 Day HSR training before they can direct a work group member to cease unsafe work and/or issue a provisional improvement notice.
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We deliver HSR Courses direct to your company on-site or live via Teams. Contact us for a quotation.