People enrolled in this course will understand the functions and powers available to them as a Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015).

Health and Safety Reps have a responsibility and power to advocate on behalf of their workmates.

HSRs provide workers with a formal, visible way to contribute to workplace health and safety, and they encourage worker participation while supporting worker engagement.

Delivery: Online via Teams (can be done in-person inhouse – please enquire)

Time: 4 hours

NZQA (NZ): If required. Unit Standard 29315 Level 3 / 2 Credits

Prerequisite: None

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

• Master the risk management process and communication with workers and management

• Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations relating to a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN)