WHSQHSRNCB01 Workplace Health and Safety Representative.

This is a Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) approved training course which provides participants with the skills and knowledge to fulfil the role of Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) as set down in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

• Overview of the WHS legislative framework
• Duties of various parties
• Key WHS terminology
• The role of WorkSafe Queensland and penalties for non‐compliance
• Requirements and mechanisms for consultation in the workplace on work health and safety issues
• The role, entitlements and protections available for HSRs and Health and Safety Committees (HSCs)
• Resolving workplace health and safety issues through negotiation and conflict resolution
• Identifying hazards and ways in which they can be eliminated or minimised
• Incident notification and investigation
• Issuing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and directing unsafe work to cease.

Pre-requisites / Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course

Clothing / Footwear
Enclosed footwear and appropriate clothing

Course Provisions

• Learner Guides
• Assessment Material (theory & practical)
• Tea, Coffee & Water
• Hi-Vis Vest (if required)

Course Outcome
On successful completion of the course you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit WHSQHSRNCB01 Workplace Health and Safety Representative.