Course Details

EMA Learning

EMA - Auckland EMA 159 Khyber Pass Road, 1023 Grafton, Auckland

Two Days
Two full constructive days

In many instances health and safety in the workplace is a matter of attitude. This course provides support for health and safety representatives in what is often a challenging and unfamiliar workplace role. It also forms the basis for their personal development plan based the on their current skill sets and the needs of their company.

NOTE: Manufacturing and Workplace options for this course that existed previously have been merged and replaced by this new course.

What you will be able to do
•Promote management of health & safety issues, through the use of sound hazard management systems & practices
•Foster good faith communication and co-operation between various work areas/groups
•Facilitate constructive input from those doing the work through employee participation processes
•Meet the objectives of relevant employment Statutes
What we will cover
•Introduction to Workplace H&S: Core concepts
•Employee participation
•Good Faith in practice
•Role of the Health and Safety Representative
•Hazard management
•Accident and emergency investigation and reporting
•Workplace H&S Culture: peer support and care
•Representatives wider roles: networks and resources
Who should attend
•Recently elected or appointed individuals with "start-up" knowledge and skills
•Those wishing to understand the principles of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Unit standards/Certification
497 | Version 7 | Level 1 | 3 Credits
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements

Find out how to apply for the above NZQA Unit Standards Assessment

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