Health and Safety Committee Course

This one day course is designed for both newly elected and current Health and Safety Committee (HSC) members, as well as managers and supervisors involved in health and safety activities.

Focusing on current OHS/WHS legislation, the legal and administrative function, as well as the roles and responsibilities of Health and Safety Committee members. This course is delivered utilising theory and practical activities and includes instructor-led presentations and scenarios to ensure HSC members can participate in the systematic management of safety in the workplace.

The course focuses on:

• Current OHS/WHS legislation and supporting documentation.
• The legal and administrative function of the Health and Safety Committee
• Roles and responsibilities of committee members
• Consultation and worker representation activities in the workplace
• Methods of improving the effectiveness of committees
• How HSC's can participate in the systematic management of safety in the workplace
• Participation and continual safety improvement