Health & Safety Foundations

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Health & Safety Foundations – Safety Representative Course is a practical, comprehensive training programme designed to equip Safety Representatives with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to contribute effectively to a safer workplace.

The course covers the essential principles of occupational health and safety, including the role and responsibilities of the Safety Representative, workplace risk assessment, hazard identification, employer responsibilities, physical and psychosocial work environment, incident reporting and investigation, emergency preparedness, safety communication, worker consultation, and safety culture.

Learners will develop a clear understanding of how Safety Representatives can identify workplace hazards, participate in risk assessments, raise safety concerns, support corrective actions, and work constructively with employees and management.

The programme combines practical workplace application, real-life scenarios, activities, knowledge assessments, and a final practical workshop, helping learners move beyond theory and apply safety principles in their everyday work.

By completing this course, learners will be better prepared to:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a Safety Representative

  • Identify workplace hazards and assess risks

  • Participate effectively in safety consultations and risk assessments

  • Support incident reporting and investigation

  • Recognise physical, ergonomic, psychosocial, and organisational risks

  • Communicate safety concerns effectively

  • Contribute to emergency preparedness and workplace safety

  • Promote a positive and proactive safety culture

Building Knowledge. Strengthening Safety. Protecting People.

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Course Content

Introduction – Course Overview
Welcome to the Health and Safety Foundations – Safety Representative Course This introductory session provides an overview of the course, the Safety Representative role, and the importance of worker participation in creating safer and healthier workplaces. You will be introduced to the key topics covered throughout the programme, including occupational health and safety responsibilities, hazard identification, risk assessment, workplace inspections, incident reporting, emergency preparedness, safety communication, consultation, and safety culture. You will also learn how the course is structured, what you can expect as a learner, and how the knowledge and practical activities can be applied in real workplace situations. By completing this course, you will develop a stronger understanding of the Safety Representative role and gain practical knowledge to identify workplace risks, raise safety concerns, participate in preventive work, and support continuous improvement. Let’s begin your journey towards becoming a confident and effective Safety Representative with OHSIS Safety 2.0.

  • Introduction

MODULE 1 — National OHS Legislation & Safety Representative Framework

Unit – 1.2 Safety Representative System

Unit – 1.3 Rights & Responsibilities

Unit – 1.4 OHS Committees / Cooperation Structures

Unit – 1.5 Risk Assessment & Preventive Work — Legal Expectations

Unit – 1.6 Training Requirements

Unit – 1.7 Reporting & Regulatory Requirements

MODULE 2 — Role, Responsibilities & Rights of the Safety Representative

MODULE 3 — OHS Management System & Employer Responsibilities

MODULE 4 — Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

MODULE 5 — Physical Work Environment & Ergonomics

MODULE 6 — Psychosocial & Organisational Work Environment

MODULE 7 — Incident Reporting, Investigation & Occupational Illness

MODULE 8 — Emergency Preparedness, Fire & First Aid

MODULE 9 — Communication, Consultation & Safety Culture

MODULE 10 — Practical Safety Representative Workshop & Final Assessment

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