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Workgroups elect health and safety representatives (HSRs) to represent health and safety concerns. The HSR has specific duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act.
The HSR has the right to issue a provisional improvement notice (PIN) and to direct work to stop when he or she encounters safety issues in the workplace. The HSR essentially acts as an intermediary, discussing concerns of the workgroup with management.
After electing an HSR, the representative needs to complete the required elected safety and health representatives’ course. Here is everything that you should know about HSR training in Perth.
HSRs complete inspections and report hazards and risks to the employer. However, the specific role of HSR involves many rights and responsibilities. As an elected representative, you have the right to:
You also have the right to help establish a health and safety committee (HSC). The HSC works with the safety and health representative to address safety issues.
As an HSR, you have several responsibilities. You need to complete inspections and review workplace incidents. You also need to monitor the measures used to ensure compliance with WHS laws and regulations.
Elected representatives and deputy representatives should complete an HSR training program.
According to the OHS Act, an employer or employee can begin the process for electing a representative. Worksafe WA specifies that the representative has three months to enrol in the required training after the election.
The election process requires employees and one or more delegates to decide on the number of safety representatives to elect. Employers need to ensure that everyone in the workgroup is aware of the election and has the chance to vote.
After the election, the representatives need to enrol in the safety program. Employers have the responsibility to ensure that elected workers have the time off needed to complete the training. The employer also covers the cost.
Elected workers hold their positions for three years. When the three years end, the workgroup can hold another election. The workgroup also has the right to vote to remove an HSR and hold a new election.
HSR training is now mandatory after a workgroup elects an HSR. According to OHS codes of practice, PCBUs have a responsibility to manage risks and hazards. An HSR helps ensure that the PCBU takes the necessary steps to reduce risks.
When you successfully complete the training, you receive a certificate of completion. OHS regulations do not require representatives to receive a license or statement of attainment.
We also are soon to be offering face to face courses for several states such as Queensland, ACT and Victoria.
The employer is required to cover the cost of the program. However, workers may choose to complete the refresher training on their own. The employer may not cover the cost of the refresher program.
The introductory course lasts for five days. The content may vary depending on the registered training organisation. OHS laws require the program to provide five seven-hour sessions of training for a total of 35 hours of training.
The course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to complete the following tasks:
Participants gain a practical understanding of the roles, rights, and responsibilities of elected representatives. You learn your legal requirements and boundaries. You also learn the responsibilities of the employer to ensure that they provide a reasonably safe work environment.
The course lasts five days and covers a lot of different material. When you complete the course, you receive a certificate of completion. Training organisations also offer a one-day refresher course, which is only available for those who have already completed the initial program.
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