Unit standard – 259622 – HSE Rep

Product Description

Course Prospectus

SECTION 1: LEGISLATION

Introduction

Definitions & Terminology

Definitions

Explanations

The Need For Safety, Health And Environmental Protection

Early Days

The “Industrial Revolution” And After

Accidents In The Workplace

What Is An Accident?

Causes Of Accidents

Basic Causes Of Accidents

Personal Factors

Job Factors

Effects

OHS Act

Objectives Of The Act

The Act And Regulations

Duties Of Employer:  Section 8

Duty To Inform Employees:  Section 13

Duties Of The Employee:  Section 14

The Rights Of The Worker

Duties Of Chief Executive Officer:  Section 16

What May Health And Safety Representatives Do?

Contractors, Visitors & The Public

Other Relevant Legislation Includes:

Department Of Labour

Powers Of Inspectors

SECTION 2: H&S REPRESENTATION ACTIVITIES

Health And Safety Representatives

What Are Health And Safety Representatives?

Importance & Purpose

Health And Safety Committee

Co-Operation With The Inspector

Occupational Safety

Common Hazards

How To Work Safely

SECTION 3: ADDRESS HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES

The Appropriate Levels To Be Addressed

Supervisor Behaviour

Shop Floor Errors

Accident/Near Miss

Workplace Inspections

The Need And Purpose Of Workplace Inspections

Types Of Inspections

Persons Responsible For Inspections

Preparing For An Inspection

Doing The Inspection

Special Inspections

Completing The Inspection Checklist And Report Form

SECTION 4: PARTICIPATION

Risk Control Measures

Maintaining Risk Control Measures

Legislated Duties

The Internal Responsibility System

What Is The Goal Of An Internal Responsibility System?

What Is The Philosophy Of Internal Responsibility?

Internal Responsibility For Health And Safety

The Need For Procedures

Follow This Procedure

Identify Workplace Hazards

Controlling Workplace Hazards

Organisation Issues

Practical Measures To Control Hazards

Addendum A: Example Of An Inspection Sheet