Safety Representative

The Safety Reps is a 2 days Olive safety accredited course will help the participant to promote and maintain safety and health in the workplace. The Safety Representative Course outlines the roles and functions of a Health and Safety Representative.

Capacity: Max 15

Valid: 3 Years

Objective

The learner will be able to

• understand the concept of workplace Health and Safety
• be familiar with core legislation in the area of safety, health and Welfare
• understand and gain basic competence in hazard identification and risk assessment
• recognise the factors influencing workplace health, safety and welfare
• apply Health & Safety principles and procedures in the workplace
• promote a safety culture in the workplace.

• Accreditation: Olive Safety

The modules covered during the course include:

• Safety and health legal system
• Role of the safety representative and safety committee members in the safety consultation
• Communication skills for the safety representative and safety committee
• Hazard identification and carrying out risk assessments
• Interpreting and implementing the safety statement
• Carrying out safety and health inspections
• Sources of safety and health information
• Risk control and safety and health management at work