HSR Refresher OHS Training Course – Plant – Victoria

The primary role of an HSR is to represent their co-workers’ occupational health and safety issues, concerns and interests.

Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67), all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs, after completing an initial course of training, have an entitlement for each year they hold office to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR refresher OHS training course. An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/Deputy HSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course, in consultation with their employer.

Course Outline

This course encompasses the following crucial aspects:

• This WorkSafe-approved training course will assist the understanding of HSRs and Deputy HSRs in how they can effectively use their powers when participating in the identification, prevention and control of the risks associated with Plant (Machinery and Equipment).

Course Refresher Types

• Refresher OH&S Plant
• Refresher Work-Related Stress
• Refresher Work-Related Violence

Here’s other courses you might also be interested in:

• Metro Train Track Safety Awareness
• V/Line Handsignaller
• National Rail Labourers Course

Click this link to view the ARA Rail Training Matrix.

HSR Initial OHS Training Course – Victoria

The primary role of an HSR is to represent their co-workers’ occupational health and safety issues, concerns and interests.

Under section 67 of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHS Act) 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course in consultation with their employer.

Course Outline

The learning outcomes in Victoria are:

• Interpreting the occupational health and safety legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR
• Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
• Establishing representation in the workplace
• Participating in consultation and issue resolution
• Represent designated work group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holders.
• Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work.

Here’s other courses you might also be interested in:

• Metro Train Track Safety Awareness
• V/Line Handsignaller
• National Rail Labourers Course

Click this link to view the ARA Rail Training Matrix.

HSR Refresher OHS Training Course – Work-related stress – Victoria

The primary role of an HSR is to represent their co-workers’ occupational health and safety issues, concerns and interests.

Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67), all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs, after completing an initial course of training, have an entitlement for each year they hold office to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR refresher OHS training course. An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/Deputy HSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course, in consultation with their employer.

Course Outline

This course encompasses the following crucial aspects:

• This WorkSafe-approved HSR refresher OHS training course aims to provide HSRs with the skills and knowledge needed to raise and resolve on behalf of their designated work group members, health and safety issues arising from exposure to psychosocial hazards that may contribute to work-related stress.

Course Refresher Types

• Refresher OH&S Plant
• Refresher Work-Related Stress
• Refresher Work-Related Violence

Here’s other courses you might also be interested in:

• Metro Train Track Safety Awareness
• V/Line Handsignaller
• National Rail Labourers Course

Click this link to view the ARA Rail Training Matrix.

HSR Refresher OHS Training Course – Work-related violence – Victoria

The primary role of an HSR is to represent their co-workers’ occupational health and safety issues, concerns and interests.

Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67), all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs, after completing an initial course of training, have an entitlement for each year they hold office to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR refresher OHS training course. An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/Deputy HSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course, in consultation with their employer.

Course Outline

This course encompasses the following crucial aspects:

• This WorkSafe-approved Refresher training course will help HSRs’ and Deputy HSRs’ understanding of how they can effectively use their powers when participating in the identification, prevention and control of the risks associated with work-related violence.

Course Refresher Types

• Refresher OH&S Plant
• Refresher Work-Related Stress
• Refresher Work-Related Violence

Here’s other courses you might also be interested in:

• Metro Train Track Safety Awareness
• V/Line Handsignaller
• National Rail Labourers Course

Click this link to view the ARA Rail Training Matrix.