WHO SHOULD DO THIS SHE REP TRAINING?

This course should be done by employees with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to health and safety representatives.

WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT?

This course provides evidence that persons with health and safety representatives' responsibilities in the workplace have been trained on these responsibilities. Attendees will be able to understand the objectives and statutory requirements about health and safety in the workplace and will be able to explain the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the workplace health and safety representative and how any errant health, safety, and environmental issues may be handled. Attendees will also be able to participate in the safety, health, and environmental structures and measure these activities according to health, safety, and environmental requirements.

BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REP COURSE CONTENTS

This course includes the following important aspects:

Identifying, recognizing, and describing SHE requirements and responsibilities.

The relevant current sections of the OHS Act are explained, and examples of the implementation and enforcement of selected legislation and other SHE-related legislation are described.

Explaining the specified requirements to conduct SHE Rep activities within the workplace.

The specific functions and rights of the health and safety representative are explained in terms of relevant legislation.

The purpose and importance of conducting safety, health, and environmental representation activities are explained in terms of relevant legislation.

Important SHE representation activities include participating in the actions to address SHE-related issues, addressing SHE-related issues at the appropriate level according to specified requirements, establishing facts related to SHE issues from information obtained using accepted data-gathering methods, and resolving SHE issues by acting according to specified requirements.

The importance of resolving SHE-related issues is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety, and the environment.

Participating in the activities within SHE structures.

The extent of participation within safety, health, and environmental structures according to specified requirements is verified.

The consultation process with interested and affected parties within the organization is demonstrated according to specified requirements.

The participation in the activities of the safety, health, and environmental structures according to specified requirements is demonstrated.

The importance of participating in the activities within the safety, health, and environmental structure is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety, and environmental production.

The safety, health, and environmental activities are performed in such a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict.

COURSE DETAILS

The course duration is 4 to 6 hours.

Training will be conducted virtually.

The course programme includes facilitator presentations, readings, group discussions, and a virtual assessment to be completed.

BENEFITS OF THE TRAINING

Attendees who complete the course will be able to:

Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking by implementing and maintaining health and safety legislation in the workplace.

Identify health and safety issues and consult with authorities on the matter in order to resolve these issues more effectively.

Take reasonable care of his/her and others' safety in the workplace, as well as show concern for the entire team.

Organize and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

When implementing and maintaining health and safety legislation, collect and organize information in such a way that he/she will be able to evaluate it and make decisions.

Communicate any actions resulting from the implementation and maintenance of health and safety legislation to all relevant persons.

TRAINING OUTCOME

Successful attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

ACCREDITATION

Health and Safety Representative training is aligned to registered unit standards and is verified by SAIOSH as meeting the academic requirements for 2 CPD Credits. Attendees will be assessed by completing a knowledge assessment that covers the essential knowledge components for this course.

TRAINING DATES

24 March 2025
22 April 2025
26 May 2025
23 June 2025
21 July 2025
25 August 2025
22 September 2025
20 October 2025
24 November 2025