LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• Ensuring you and your colleagues remain free from injury at work takes not only care, but specific knowledge and skills.
• This course will help you to understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, and its associated regulations, to maintain a safe working environment.
• Content and delivery of this programme will be aligned with the most up to date requirements of health and safety training - whatever your business.

DESIGNED FOR
Health and safety representatives, members of a health and safety committee or any employee/employer wishing to understand the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations.

LEARNING CONTENT
Introduction to workplace health and safety
Role and functions of a health and safety representative

• Worker participation
• Communication
• Risk management
• Accident and emergency investigations and reporting
• Workplace health and safety culture
• Advocacy skills
• Safety resources available
• Developing a plan of action

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Promote management of health and safety issues through the use of sound risk management systems and practices
• Encourage others to be active in preventing injuries
• Get your health and safety committee making a difference

DURATION
Two days

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Kristen Gawn is a Registered Nurse with a Post Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from Otago University and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. With over 25 years of experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field, she specializes in assessing physical demands at work and creating rehabilitation plans for injured or sick workers. Kristen has worked with various industries, including manufacturing, logging, construction, and engineering, providing health screenings and promoting total worker health. She founded her own business, KG Health & Fitness Ltd, in 2005, offering independent occupational health services. Additionally, she has consulted for Business South since 2007, providing H&S advisory and training to businesses of all sizes. Kristen is a member of the New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Association (NZOHNA), Human Factors NZ (HFNZ), and the Australia New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM). She is passionate about ensuring workplaces implement effective health and safety practices for the well-being of their employees.


NZQA UNIT STANDARD ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY
Assessment is open to all course participants if you choose (assessment fee additional). Further information about assessment procedures and fee will be explained during the training programme or please contact us for details.
NZQA Unit Standard 29315: Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace (Version 1, Level 3, 2 credits)

NEXT LEARNING STEPS

• Building on Health and Safety Representative Training - Stage 2
• Advanced Training for Health and Safety Representatives - Stage 3
• Assertiveness Skills

MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
Business South Inc offers services that are registered with the Management Capability Development Fund.
 
The Management Capability Development Fund is designed to help business owners or managers to access business training services, by providing you with a subsidy towards the registered service cost.
To check your eligibility or for more information please contact the Business Growth Advisors team at support@otagorbp.co.nz or visit business.govt.nz/regional-business-partner-network. 


Not-for-Profit organisations, clubs and charities that are eligible* will receive a 50% subsidy.
Subsidised workshops are due to the generous support of Otago Community Trust.
*Eligibility criteria: Not-for-Profit organisations, charities, and incorporated societies are to be a registered organisation with a NZBN #, Society # or Charities #.
Please provide us with the NFP name when you register. Terms and conditions apply.