SafeWork NSW approved HSR training
Once an HSR has requested training, the PCBU must allow them to attend a recognised training program.
The PCBU must allow HSR's paid time off to attend training and HSR's must not be disadvantaged in any way as a result of accessing the training they are entitled to under health and safety legislation.
The PCBU must, as soon as is practicable, and within a period of three months after the request is made, allow the HSR time off work to attend the training.
The PCBU must also pay the course fees and any other reasonable costs associated with the HSR's attendance at the training.
HSR is the acronym for 'Health and Safety Representative'.
The term HSR was introduced in the Model Work Health and Safety Act, which was became effective on 1 January 2012 in most jurisdictions.
Prior to 2012, Consultation was primarily based on Safety Committees.
The 5 day HSR course content is set by SafeWork NSW.
The 5 day HSR course includes:
> Consultation requirements and arrangements in the workplace
> Effective consultation and communication
> Investigating complaints , negotiation issues resolution and problem solving
> Monitoring and review of risk controls and the role of the HSR
> Workplace inspection and recording findings - practical
> Hazard identification
> Incident investigation techniques - practical
> Role and requirements for HSRs to issue PINs and process for issuing a PIN
> Directing unsafe work to cease and alternatives to PINs or ceasing unsafe work.
Easy HR is approved by SafeWork NSW to run this training anywhere in NSW.
As a result of hamonisation, the NSW HSR certificate is valid in most other states.
Yes - This is a regulator requirement.
Yes, but the course will be faciliated live online. SafeWork NSW call this 'connected delivery'. It is not possible to complete this course as a self paced distance education course.
No - SafeWork NSW does not permit RPL or credit for this course.
In order to get a certificate, you must attend all 5 days.
No - but there are group exercises, and you will be required to participate in order to get a certifiate.
Yes - you need evidence of Identity for the HSR course.
Your Driver's License or Photo ID card will meet the ID requirements.
If you don't have these, you can bring other documents, however we must be able to see your full name, signature, and photo.
ID must be issued by the Government or a Financial institution.
ONly ORIGINAL documents will be accepted.
If you attend HSR refresher training, you also need your ORIGINAL HSR training certificate.
You must bring this with you on the day of training.
Anyone !
There are no pre-requisites for the HSR course,
However, you must attend all 5 days of the HSR training course in order to receive a SafeWork NSW approved certificate.
Effective and positive input from Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) can assist an organisation’s management to be proactive on Work Health and Safety (WHS) related issues in the workplace.
The cost of accidents and incidents can have a significant impact on your financial bottom line.
HSRs are trained to liase with management in order to identify and assist with the resolution of WHS issues in the workplace.
Easy HR is approved by SafeWork NSW to facilitate HSR training anywhere in NSW.
All bookings are managed through the Easy HR website.
We are based in Sydney, but can run HSR training courses anywhere in NSW.
Courses can be facilitated online, so we don't need to actually be in your workplace!
Easy HR is approved by SafeWork NSW to facilitate HSR training anywhere in NSW.
All bookings are managed through the Easy HR website.
We are based in Sydney, but can run HSR training courses anywhere in NSW.
Courses can be facilitated online, so we don't need to actually be in your workplace!