Course Details
Heath and Safety Representative Training-Stage 1 (Workplace)
17 Oct 2013
Professional Development
Health and Safety
EMA Learning
EMA - Auckland
EMA
159 Khyber Pass Road,
1023 Grafton,
Auckland
Two Days
Two full constructive days
Two full constructive days
$650.00
Member (Standard) $550.00 + GST
Member (Standard) $550.00 + GST
In many instances health and safety in the workplace is a matter of attitude. This course provides support for health and safety representatives in what is often a challenging and unfamiliar workplace role. It also forms the basis for their personal development plan based the on their current skill sets and the needs of their company.
NOTE: Manufacturing and Workplace options for this course that existed previously have been merged and replaced by this new course.
What you will be able to do
•Promote management of health & safety issues, through the use of sound hazard management systems & practices
•Foster good faith communication and co-operation between various work areas/groups
•Facilitate constructive input from those doing the work through employee participation processes
•Meet the objectives of relevant employment Statutes
What we will cover
•Introduction to Workplace H&S: Core concepts
•Employee participation
•Good Faith in practice
•Role of the Health and Safety Representative
•Hazard management
•Accident and emergency investigation and reporting
•Workplace H&S Culture: peer support and care
•Representatives wider roles: networks and resources
Who should attend
•Recently elected or appointed individuals with "start-up" knowledge and skills
•Those wishing to understand the principles of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Unit standards/Certification
497 | Version 7 | Level 1 | 3 Credits
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
Find out how to apply for the above NZQA Unit Standards Assessment
NOTE: Manufacturing and Workplace options for this course that existed previously have been merged and replaced by this new course.
What you will be able to do
•Promote management of health & safety issues, through the use of sound hazard management systems & practices
•Foster good faith communication and co-operation between various work areas/groups
•Facilitate constructive input from those doing the work through employee participation processes
•Meet the objectives of relevant employment Statutes
What we will cover
•Introduction to Workplace H&S: Core concepts
•Employee participation
•Good Faith in practice
•Role of the Health and Safety Representative
•Hazard management
•Accident and emergency investigation and reporting
•Workplace H&S Culture: peer support and care
•Representatives wider roles: networks and resources
Who should attend
•Recently elected or appointed individuals with "start-up" knowledge and skills
•Those wishing to understand the principles of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Unit standards/Certification
497 | Version 7 | Level 1 | 3 Credits
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
Find out how to apply for the above NZQA Unit Standards Assessment
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