HSR Training for Commonwealth Jurisdiction

C/W Health & Safety Representative Training

Course Information:

Duration: 5 Days* (9am to 5pm each day)

Cost: $650 per participant (as at July 2008)

*In April 2010 the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Council (SRCC) released the Guideline - Health and Safety Representative Training in the Commonwealth jurisdiction.  As of the 1st of July 2010 (In order to meet the SRCC accreditation) our Commonwealth Health and Safety representative courses will be 35 hours duration, over 5 days.

All accredited providers of Commonwealth Health & Safety Representative Training are required to fulfil these training times.

Course Information:

	This nationally recognised, and Comcare Accredited, training course provides HSRs with the skills & knowledge necessary to effectively represent their workgroups as required by the Commonwealth Occupational Health & Safety Act 1991.
	Instructs HSRs how to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, negotiate and promote health, safety & welfare in the workplace.
	Participants receive a workbook, an information CD & a 'Statement of Attainment' certificate on the successful completion of the course.
	Participants engage in a practical workplace inspection

Course Content:

	Legislative rights & responsibilities
	Codes of Practice & Australian Standards Functions of OH&S Representatives
	Conducting workplace inspections
	Representation & communication skills
	Identifying & dealing with health & safety hazards:
	Manual handling Psychosocial Physical Ergonomic Chemical Biological hazards