Health and Safety Representative Refresher Course
About the course
This one-day refresher course is designed for Health and Safety Representatives who have previously completed a five-day introductory training course approved by WorkSafe WA. It refreshes participants’ knowledge of the key functions and responsibilities of an HSR under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
Duration: One day
Delivery: Face-to-face
Prerequisite: Previous completion of a five-day introductory HSR training course approved by WorkSafe WA
Assessment: There is no formal assessment, but participants are expected to take part in discussions and complete the on-course activities.
During the course, you will review and discuss:
- HSR powers and functions
- issues and challenges faced by HSRs
- recent changes in the WHS landscape
- the WHS legal framework and general duties
- risk management
- consultation and issue resolution
- Provisional Improvement Notices and cease-work directions
- mental health and the role of the HSR.
Getting here
Address
Training Services Australia
3/799 Beaufort Street
Mount Lawley WA 6050
Parking
Free all-day parking is available at the rear of our building in Wenberi Lane or in front of the Inglewood Hotel bottle shop. Street parking is also available on Central Avenue, adjacent to Brear Park.
Parking is not permitted in the Inglewood Hotel car park, and fines or other penalties may apply. If parking on Fifth Avenue, please be considerate of our neighbours and avoid parking in the residential area.
Public transport
Training Services Australia is accessible by regular bus services from the city along Beaufort Street. We recommend using the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your trip.
Venue information
Accessibility
Our training centre includes a split-level area with stair access to some rooms. If you have accessibility requirements or require assistance with mobility, please let us know before the course so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Attire
Please wear smart casual clothing suitable for a training environment. Closed-in shoes must be worn. We recommend dressing in layers, as room temperatures can vary.
Catering
Morning and afternoon tea are provided and include tea, coffee and biscuits.
If you have specific dietary requirements, allergies or food preferences, please feel free to bring any additional snacks or drinks you may require.
Lunch is not provided. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or purchase food from a nearby café or supermarket. Refrigerator and microwave facilities are available.
Food and drinks
To help keep our training rooms clean and minimise accidental spills, food must be consumed in the tea room rather than in the training rooms. Water may be taken into the training rooms. Other drinks may only be taken into the training rooms if they are in a spill-resistant keep cup or drink bottle.
Preparing for your course
What to bring
Please bring a pen and highlighter. Your course manual and any required reference materials will be provided during the course.
Before you attend
To help you get the most from the course, we encourage you to find out which work health and safety legislation applies to your workplace before attending.
Participant Information
To help you prepare for your course, we recommend reading our TSA Participant Information guide. It explains what you can expect during your training, the support available, participant responsibilities, and how to provide feedback or raise any concerns.
Questions?
Please contact Training Services Australia if you have any questions before your course.
Phone: (08) 9422 6444
Email: tsa@tsa-wa.com.au