HSR - Health and Safety Representative

The mode of delivery for this course is face to face in a classroom environment as well as significant practical elements outside of the classroom. 

In the delivery of this course, our trainers focus on providing an individualised adult learning environment that considers the learner’s experience and employment history. 

Theory is presented in a supportive learner centered environment designed to provide functional theoretical knowledge that is directly applicable to real world tasks.

Learning materials provided include the Harness student handbook and participants will be advised in advance of attending the course if there are any materials to be provided by them.

The assessment for this course has been designed to assess the individual to the Australian Qualification Framework, relevant Training Package, Australian and Industry expectations, as well as Commonwealth and State Legislation. 
 

Course Content

Throughout the Harness course our trainers will cover off the below operations ensuring a comprehensive understanding of both practical and theoretical elements. 

What tasks is an elected HSR entitled to perform and what will I learn in this course? 

• Undertake workplace inspections 
• Review the circumstances of workplace incidents 
• Accompany a WHSQ inspector during an inspection 
• Represent the work group in health and safety matters 
• Attend an interview about health and safety matters with a worker from the work group (with consent of the worker) 
• Request that a health and safety committee be established 
• Participate in a health and safety committee 
• Monitor compliance measures 
• Investigate work health and safety complaints from work group members 
• Inquire into any risk to the health and safety of workers in the work group 
• Issue provisional improvement notices and direct a worker to cease unsafe work (where the HSR has completed the approved training) 

You can view our terms and conditions and student handbook here before making a decision to train with us.