NSW Health & Safety Representative Initial 5 Day Training

• WHS Act 2011 legislative framework
• Duties and responsibilities of PCBUS, officers, workers and other parties under the legislation
• The nature of the consultation process with workers as required of the primary PCBU by the Act
• The purpose and formation of a workgroup within the workplace
  Health & Safety Committees (HSCs)
• The entitlements, rights and protections of an elected HSR / Deputy HSR
• Using negotiation, communication and problem solving skills and strategies as a HSR to represent a workgroup and to resolve WHS issues
• Risk management and the use of risk controls, including the duties and responsibilities of various PC8Us under the legislation
• How HSRs can contribute to risk management in the workplace
• Provisional Improvement Notices (PIN) and the right to cease, or direct the cessation of unsafe work

On successful completion of the training you will receive a Certificate of Attendance

Pre-Requisites:

Photo ID must be presented to the trainer at the commencement of the course, as per SafeWork NSW Conditions of Approval.

FSA Entry Requirements:

• Fitness to participate
• Enclosed footwear
• Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a basic level of mobility and stamina, with most activities focused on documentation, observation, and communication rather than heavy physical exertion.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be physically able to:

• Walk through work areas to inspect hazards and isolations.
• Bend or stoop occasionally to check equipment or controls.
• Wear standard PPE as required for site access.
• Complete documents such as Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and permits.
• Stand and communicate clearly with others during permit briefings and observations.

Key overall physical demands

• Walking and standing for inspections, observations, and site checks
• Bending/stooping to identify hazards or check isolations
• Wearing PPE as required for site conditions
• Light manual handling (signage, documents, locks/tags)
• Administrative work – permits, JHAs, and reporting
• Clear communication – hazard discussions, toolbox talks, and team briefings