Worksafe Health & Safety Representative (WHS Act 2022)
This WorkSafe WA-approved course provides elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively represent their work group, participate in consultation, and contribute to safer workplaces under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). HSRs are elected by workers to represent them in WHS matters and play an important role in workplace consultation and safety improvement.
Introduction:
Health and Safety Representatives help ensure workers have a voice in workplace health and safety matters. This course provides participants with a practical understanding of their powers, functions and rights, as well as the skills needed to consult with workers and employers, identify hazards, and support positive health and safety outcomes. This course is for NON-Commonwealth employees/worksites.
Target Audience:
Elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), Deputy HSRs, Health and Safety Committee members, supervisors, managers, and workers seeking a greater understanding of workplace health and safety consultation and representation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the role, powers and responsibilities of an HSR.
- Understand key requirements of WA WHS legislation.
- Participate effectively in consultation and issue resolution processes.
- Assist with workplace inspections and hazard identification.
- Contribute to risk management and workplace safety improvements.
Learning Methods:
Interactive face-to-face training incorporating presentations, practical exercises, group discussions, workplace scenarios, and case studies to support real-world application of knowledge and skills.
Program Benefits:
- Gain confidence in performing the HSR role.
- Understand key WHS legislation and workplace obligations.
- Develop practical consultation and communication skills.
- Learn how to identify workplace hazards and contribute to risk management.
- Support a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.
Content:
- WA WHS legislative framework
- HSR powers, functions and rights
- Worker consultation and representation
- Health and Safety Committees
- Hazard identification and risk management
- Incident reporting and issue resolution
- Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs)
- Ceasing unsafe work provisions
- Practical workplace case studies and activities