Occupational Health & Safety
Unit Standard: 9964
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What you will learn
Role and Responsibilities of Health and Safety Reps
Understanding the duties and responsibilities of health and safety representatives in promoting workplace safety.
Learning the legal framework and regulations governing the role.
Communication and Advocacy:
Developing effective communication skills to liaise between employees and management regarding safety concerns.
Learning how to advocate for safety improvements and worker rights.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:
Learning to identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks.
Understanding the process of conducting risk assessments and contributing to mitigation strategies.
Legislation and Regulations:
Understanding relevant health and safety laws and regulations applicable to the workplace.
Learning to interpret and apply legal requirements to ensure compliance.
Workplace Inspections:
Learning how to conduct comprehensive workplace inspections to identify potential hazards.
Gaining practical experience in identifying and documenting hazards.
Incident Reporting and Investigation:
Understanding the importance of reporting incidents and near-miss events.
Learning the basics of incident investigation, including root cause analysis.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
Understanding emergency procedures, evacuation plans, and the role of health and safety reps in emergency situations.
Participating in practical drills and exercises to enhance response skills.
Risk Control Measures:
Learning about different types of control measures and their implementation to mitigate risks.
Understanding the hierarchy of controls and applying them practically.
Workplace Health and Ergonomics:
Understanding the importance of addressing ergonomic issues and promoting overall workplace health.
Learning how to identify potential ergonomic hazards and suggest improvements.
Safety Committees and Meetings:
Understanding the function and structure of safety committees.
Learning how to actively contribute to safety meetings and discussions.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Learning about the proper selection, use, and maintenance of PPE.
Gaining hands-on experience in fitting and using various types of PPE.
Risk Communication and Training:
Developing skills to effectively communicate safety information to colleagues.
Participating in training initiatives to raise awareness of safety practices.
Conflict Resolution:
Learning conflict resolution strategies to address disagreements and differing viewpoints related to safety issues.
Safety Culture and Leadership:
Understanding the role of safety representatives in fostering a positive safety culture.
Learning how to lead by example and encourage safe behaviors.
Practical Exercises and Simulations:
Participating in hands-on practical exercises and simulations related to hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response.
Documentation and Reporting:
Learning how to maintain accurate records and reports related to safety activities.
Understanding the importance of clear and concise documentation.
Continuous Improvement:
Emphasizing the role of health and safety representatives in ongoing improvement of workplace safety practices.
