Wodonga TAFE
1 Day
A 1-day WorkSafe-approved refresher course for Health and Safety Representatives in Victoria to enhance their understanding of plant safety powers and risk management. Designed for HSRs and Deputy HSRs to maintain their annual training entitlement.
It is advisable that you have completed the Health and Safety Representative's Initial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training (5-day course) before undertaking this refresher course. This course is for those who are employed in Victoria only. Participants should be elected HSRs or Deputy HSRs seeking to maintain their annual training entitlement under the Victorian OHS Act.
The course covers interpreting the occupational health and safety legislative framework and its relationship to HSR responsibilities. Participants learn to identify key parties and their legislative obligations and duties, establish representation in the workplace, and participate in consultation and issue resolution. The training includes representing designated work group members in OHS risk management processes, issuing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs), and directing cessation of work when necessary. The compulsory unit NA506 - HSR Refresher OHS Training Course - Plant forms the core curriculum.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) offering WorkSafe-approved occupational health and safety training. As part of the Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE, the provider delivers industry-recognised courses that meet Victorian legislative requirements. The course is specifically approved by WorkSafe Victoria, ensuring compliance with the Victorian OHS Act and current best practices in workplace health and safety.
Upon completion, HSRs and Deputy HSRs will be equipped to effectively exercise their statutory powers in identifying, preventing and controlling risks associated with plant and machinery in their workplaces. This refresher training supports career development in occupational health and safety roles and ensures compliance with annual training entitlements. Graduates can continue to represent their work groups effectively and contribute to safer workplace environments across Victorian industries.