Participants: New Health and Safety Representatives.

Duration: 8 hours face to face course

About this course

This is an introduction to the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) role for new HSRs of Waitematā  District Health Board. This session aims to provide new HSRs an understanding of their role.   This course covers:

• Key elements of Health and Safety Legislation
• Your role as a H&S Rep
• Key elements of an effective Health and Safety system
• The principles of hazard identification and risk management

Course Aims and Objective

• To gain an understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015(HSWA);
• Introduce the HSR role;
• Introduce the electronic hazard register / work related event (WRE) reporting system; and,
• Introduce the health & safety tools used within Waitematā DHB.

Please note: Prior to signing up to attend this course please ensure you have discussed with your manager and gained approval to attend so that appropriate measures are taken to manage staff cover in your absence from your role.

Course Contact:  Miguel Jose (Miguel.jose@waitematadhb.govt.nz)