WHSQHSRNCB02 Work Health and Safety Representative (Refresher)

As the term of office for an elected HSR is three years (section 64 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011); an election process by the workgroup must be conducted to either re-elect the current HSR or elect a new HSR if the workgroup has requested a HSR.

If a new HSR is elected, they must conduct an initial 5-day HSR training course within 28 days from the day after the HSR is elected by their workgroup (section 21(2)(a) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011).

If the current HSR is re-elected, they are required to undertake a 1-day refresher training course with an approved RTO within 28 days of the election (section 21(1)(b) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011).

If the re-elected HSR has not undertaken the refresher training within the 28-day period and the PCBU has a valid reason why, the PCBU can make a request for an exemption to undertake the refresher training outside the 28-day period by emailing WHStraining@oir.qld.gov.au. The request for an exemption must include the following:

• details of the HSR,
• date of last training, and
• reason why training has not been conducted within the 28 days after re-election.

If there is no valid reason/s why the HSR has not received refresher training within the specified time, the HSR will need to attend the 5-day training course again.

For more information visit health and safety representatives and health and safety committees

If you are requiring a re-fresher course, you must provide evidence of previous completion prior.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Record of Attendance.