5 Day HSR Course (For QLD)

5 Day Health & Safety Representative Course – QLD

Approved work health and safety training help health and safety representatives (HSRs) to understand and fulfill their role and functions.

HSRs are entitled to attend an approved five-day training course in work health and safety and a one day refresher course each year during their term of office.

We can come to you and run the program on site, contact us for more information

As a pre-requisite, please complete the following Evidence of Identity form and bring it in on the day of your class.

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Fill out the form to request on-site training

Course Cost

$780 (GST Free)

Offline Registration

Call 0410 558 654 or email at booking@riskexec.com.au

Location

Training delivered on site

Course Requirements

Whether you are new to the construction industry or looking to refresh your skills, our course provides a solid foundation for a successful career

Proof of Identity

Participants must provide proof of identification (ID) including one photo ID.

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Attendance

Please arrive 15 minutes early for on-site sessions to complete registration. For online classes, log in 15 minutes prior to start time for setup.

USI (Unique Student Identifier)

To register your USI, please visit www.usi.gov.au.

LLN (Language, Literacy & Numeracy)

Basic understanding, reading, and writing skills in English are required. All students must complete an LLN assessment to determine their eligibility for enrolment

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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

We will provide shared PPE on the day (individual earplugs will be provided). Participants are welcome to bring their own PPE if they are uncomfortable with sharing.

5 Day HSR Course Content

Day 1: Interpreting the WHS legislative framework and identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties

Introduction to work health and safety (WHS)
Evolution of WHS and the WHS legislative framework
New terminology, objectives and implications for consultation
Key parties with WHS legislative duties and functions
Role and function of WHSQ and offences and penalties under the WHS Act

Day 2: Establishing representation in the workplace under the WHS Act

Consultation, representation and participation arrangements under the WHS Act
Election and role of HSRs and deputy HSRs in the workplace
Obligations of a PCBU to HSRs and protections for HSRs from discrimination
Other consultation mechanisms

Day 3: Effective consultation: Participation in issue resolution and monitoring risk controls as a HSR

Strategies and skills for HSRs to support effective consultation
Representing workers as a HSR – negotiation and issues resolution
Monitoring PCBUs’ management of work health and safety risks

Day 4: Monitoring PCBUs' management of work health and safety: workplace inspections, recording findings and 'notifiable incidents'

Workplace inspection and recording findings – including practical exercise
Obligation in relation to ‘notifiable incidents’ and resources available to assist HSRs

Day 5: Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of unsafe work

Workplace Culture
Issuing a PIN
Direction to cease unsafe work
Course Summary and Evaluation

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