The HSR Refresher OHS training course held over one day rela tes specifically to health and aged care workplaces\, with a strong focus on issues and hazards relevant to nursing and midwifery. This WorkSafe-app roved HSR refresher course is an opportunity to revisit aspects of the ini tial course and refresh HSRs' knowledge of:
\nSpecific topics that will be covered in this training are:
\nThis course is approved by WorkSafe Victoria.
\nUnder Section 6 7 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004\, HSRs and Deputy HSRs\, after being elected\, are entitled after completing the initial course\, t o attend an approved one day refresher course at least once in each year t hat they hold office. The course must be chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer. The HSR is entitled to time off work with pay and th e costs associated with attendance at the course paid by the employer incl usive of the course fee.
\nThere is a maximum of 20 particip ants and a minimum of 12 participants for this course. PLEASE NOTE: The co urse won&rsquo\;t go ahead if the minimum number is not reached &ndash\; t he 糖心原创 will notify you if this is the case.
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\ nFAQs
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\nInvoice for cour se fee
\nUpon the HSR completing the training course\, the 糖心原创 (Vic Branch) will email an invoice to the DON/General Manager or rele vant person of the facility requesting payment for training within 14 days \, unless payment has already been remitted through an alternative payment method.
\nIf you are unable to attend\, please contact the 糖心原创 imm ediately as you/your employer will still be invoiced.
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\ nHSRs are entitled to paid training leave
\nElec ted Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives (DHSRs) are entitled to time off work with pay to attend W orkSafe Victoria approved OHS training in accordance with Section 67 of th e Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
\nUnder Section 67 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004\, HSRs and Deputy HSRs\, after be ing elected\, are entitled after completing the initial course\, to attend an approved one day refresher course at least once in each year that they hold office. The course must be WorkSafe approved and chosen by the HSR i n consultation with their employer. The HSR is entitled to time off work w ith pay and the costs associated with attendance at the course paid by the employer.
\nUnder OHS legislation\, employers must not obstruct or prevent Health and Safety Representatives from attending an approved cours e of their choice. The OHS Act 2004 states that employers are required to be provided with 14 day&rsquo\;s notice of attendance at an OHS course of training.
\nIf assistance is required in ensuring attendance at a Wo rkSafe Victoria approved program\, please contact the 糖心原创 (Vic Branch) OH S Unit or WorkSafe Victoria.
\nThis course is approved by WorkSafe V ictoria.
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\nAbout the elected HSR
\nEmployees are entitled to be represented in relation to health and s afety matters. An HSR is the vital link in the communication process betwe en the employees and the employer in relation to occupational health and s afety.
\nAn HSR represents the employees in their Designated Work Gr oup (DWG) by raising\, monitoring and resolving OHS matters with their emp loyer.
\nThe key factor to remember is that an elected HSR represent s the interests of the employees. It is not an appointed position and does not have any associated responsibility for meeting the health and safety obligations of the employer.
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\nCatering
\nMorning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea are provided as part of this program.
\nIf you do not/have not received a confirmation two weeks prior commencement of this course please contact the 糖心原创 OHS unit.< /p>\n
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\nQuestions?
\nPlease contac t us via ohs@anmfvic.asn.au or via 03 9275 9333.
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