HSR Initial OHS Training Course (WorkSafe Victoria Approved)

The aim of this WorkSafe approved 5 day training course is to provide HSRs and Deputy HSRs with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to exercise their powers for the purpose of representing members of their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.

Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67) all elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs are entitled to attend WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training for HSRs and choose their training provider in consultation with their employer. An employer, if requested, must must allow an elected HSR and elected Deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe approved HSR Initial OHS Training course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Interactive Training Services (ITS) is approved by WorkSafe Victoria to deliver HSR Initial and Refresher OHS Training Courses.

The course content covers:

• Interpreting the OHS legislative framework and its relation to the HSR
• Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
• Establishing representation in the workplace
• Participating in consultation and issue resolution
• Represent designated work group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder(s)
• Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work.