Purpose
The purpose of this standard is for representatives to explain and demonstrate the overall role and functions of a Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace.
Previous Experience: This course is designed for people with previous skills and knowledge relating to Health and Safety.
Applicants must be actively using a health and safety system and be able to provide evidence of understanding and applying the risk management process.
No Experience: Applicants who do not have Health and Safety related knowledge should complete the “Workplace Health and Safety” course prior to attempting this course.
Course Objectives
- Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its Regulations;
- Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers;
- Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and Safety Representative;
- Describe the risk management process and the importance of communicating with workers and management;
- Describe and demonstrate the powers and obligations that a health and safety representative has in terms of issuing a provisional improvement notice (PIN) and how and when to direct a worker to cease unsafe work.
NZQA Unit Standards
29315 Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace
Course Duration
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