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Health & Safety Rep Training

Develop Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) understanding of their roles and responsibilities and skills to stop unsafe work

At A Glance

Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand Workplace

Unit Standard 29315

Level 3 | Credits 2

1 day

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Empower your team to ensure a safe workplace

Imagine a workplace where every employee feels secure and confident, knowing that their health and safety are a top priority. Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a crucial role in creating this environment. They are the champions of workplace safety, advocating for their colleagues and ensuring that unsafe conditions are addressed swiftly.

Why this training matters

In today’s fast-paced work environments, ensuring safety isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a moral obligation. Our training is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective Health and Safety Representative, ensuring that every worker can perform their job in a safe and supportive environment.

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Health and Safety Representative

We use our workplace training techniques to cover situations and scenarios that bring to life the essential role of a HSR, and how an effective HSR functions with the PCBU, workplace and WorkSafe.

In this course the trainee will:

  • Gain an understanding of legislation (HSWA 2015) to identify roles and functions of an HSR, and the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe when supporting HSRs
  • Understand their role in advocating on behalf of workers, providing support for effective reporting of issues and other H&S communications, as well as support when returning to work following an incident
  • Master the risk management process and the importance of communication with workers and management
  • Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations relating to a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN)
  • Identify the rights and process for stopping unsafe work

Who should enrol

To be eligible to enrol in this programme you must meet the following entry criteria:

  • Be over 16 years old
  • Be a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or Resident
  • Meet open entry criteria. You might also qualify for a training subsidy through your Industry Training Organisation (ITO), and we’ll assist you in determining your eligibility.

Ready to become a safety champion?

Equip yourself with essential skills and make a difference in your workplace.
Together, we can create a safer and more supportive environment for everyone.

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