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Health and Safety Representatives - Commonwealth Jurisdiction

Duration: 5 Days

This course provides Health and Safety Representatives with an understanding of their powers and the health and safety issues applicable to the various agencies.

Topics Covered Include

Legislation; Regulations and Codes of Practice; Policies and Agreements; Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation; Workplace Arrangements; Provisional Improvement Notices and Emergency procedures; OHS Committees; Investigations and Appeals; Risk Management; Accident Investigation; Manual Handling; Ergonomics; Hazardous Substances; Workers with Special Needs; Workplace Inspection and Reports; Conflict Resolution; Negotiation Skills; Stress

Who Should Attend

Elected health and safety representatives from within the Commonwealth jurisdiction.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of the OHS Act 1991 and Health and Safety Management Arrangements (HSMAs)

• Know the role, functions and powers of a health and safety representative

• Knowledge and skills to exercise the powers of a health and safety representative

• Develop strategies to implement the Act in a Designated Work Group.

Proof of Identity

Proof of identification must be shown to the trainer before the course commences. Minimum requirements are NSW Drivers Licence or NSW Photo ID less than two years old, plus a Medicare Card and a current Credit Card. 

Award

Participants who successfully complete the course by demonstrating competency during individual and group activities will receive an NSCA Statement of Attendance.

Cost 

NSW BC Member: $760.00

Non-Member: $845.00 

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