ACT Work Safety Representative Training

Consultation under the Work Safety Act 2008

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Course Information:

Duration: 4 Days (9am to 4:30pm each Day)
Cost: $650 per participant (as at Jan 2010)

WorkWatch WSR Training Formal Qualifications - Oct 09.

As of the 1st of November 2009 – our ACT Work Safety Representative Training Course will gain additional qualifications!

In addition to completing Work Safety Representative, Participants will also be assessed throughout the course to fulfil the following Units of competency :

By completing our Work Safety Representative Course participants also complete five (5) specialist OH&S CORE units of the BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety from the Business Services Training Package BSB07. Refer to www.ntis.gov.au/ if you need more information.

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WSR Course Information:

	This training course (accredited by ARC and the ACT OH&S Council as well as recognised by WorkCover and the ACT OH&S Commissioner) provides Workplace Safety Representatives (WSRs) with the skills & knowledge necessary to effectively represent their workgroups as required by the ACT Work Safety Act 2008 & ACT Work Safety General Regulation 2009.
	Instructs WSRs 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