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319: Safety Representatives Course
Program Overview
Fulfilling the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 is more than just appointing a Safety and Health Representative. A Safety and Health Representative needs to be skilled and confident to engage everyone in meaningful communication about the risks and remedies for accidents and injuries in the workplace.
Participants attending this course, to be recognised by WorkSafe, MUST be a Safety Representative. A ‘representative’ means a Safety and Health Representative duly elected in accordance with the OSH Act.
Designed for
Safety Representatives who wish gain the skill and knowledge to manage the current risks and minimise any future injury or harm to the people who have contact with your organisation.
Note: It is a requirement of Western Australian Occupational Safety & Health Legislation that employers permit duly elected Safety & Health Representatives to attend, with pay, the 5 day training course.
Content
The key objectives of the course are:
• To understand current OSH legislation and its application
• To understand hazard identification, risk assessment and control practices and tools
• To understand how to conduct workplace inspections
• To understand how to conduct incident investigations
• To understand the processes in place for conflict resolution
• To understand how to issue Provisional Improvement Notices (PINS)
• To understand the responsibilities and functions of an OSH Representative and an OSH Committee.
Learning Outcomes
Nationally Recognised
No
Residential
No
Miscellaneous Information
Note: Additional Assessment Fee applies. Please refer to
Assessment Fees page.
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OHS for Managers, Supervisors and Team LeadersSafety Representatives - Refresher Program
Duration
5 days
*AIM Open Learning Programs are GST free, however GST applies to the catering component and is included in the fee.
Fees
| Professional Member: | $1,210.00 |
| Affiliate Member: | $1,385.00 |
| Corporate Member: | $1,210.00 |
| Public: | $1,385.00 |
Dates