Upon completion of the course, the learner will have a better understanding of the functions and responsibility of an HSE Representative. The learner will be able to carry out basic inspections and participate in HSE committee procedures.

Summative Assessment

• Written assessment to be done at the end of the course
• Learners must achieve a minimum of 65%

Course outline

By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

• explain:
  • the general purpose and broad content of the OHS Act
  • the election/nomination process
  • the functions and responsibilities of HSE representatives
  • the purpose, structure and responsibilities of an HSE committee
  • the common causes of incidents in the workplace
  • the basic principles of incident prevention
• participate effectively in HSE committee procedures
• carry out a basic inspection of their work area
• identify areas where information is required from the employer to support specific workplace inspection needs
• identify additional training needs.