Unions Tasmania is a well-respected and experienced provider of training for Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), offering a comprehensive five-day course for new HSRs and one-day refreshers throughout the year.

5 Day HSR Introductory Course for Commonwealth, State Public & Private Employees

This is a WorkSafe Tasmania and Comcare approved training course primarily designed for Health and Safety Representatives, however it is an excellent introduction to WHS for any interested person. The course gives participants the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of being an HSR or actively participating in the improvement of work health and safety. 

Topics covered include:

• Interpreting the work health and safety legislative framework and the role of the HSR

• Identifying key parties and their legal obligations and duties

• Establishing representation in the workplace

• Participating in consultation and issue resolution

• Representing members in the risk management process

• Issuing provisional improvement notices and directing work to cease

1 Day HSR Refresher Course for Commonwealth, State Public & Private Employees

This is a WorkSafe Tasmania and Comcare approved training course which provides an annual refresher for Health and Safety Representatives who have previously completed the 5 Day HSR Introductory Course.

Upcoming Dates and Registration

HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE 5 Day Introductory (HSR) TRAINING 2021

State: 

Monday 22nd November to Friday 26th November - (Launceston)  (FULL- Waiting List)

1 Day Refresher Course (1 day) (Combined Comcare and State)

Friday 19th November 

STATE HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE 5 Day Introductory (HSR) TRAINING 2022

21 to 25 February

4 to 8 April (Launceston)

20 to 24 June 

22 to 26 August

28 November to 2 December

1 Day Refresher Course (1 day) (Combined Comcare and State)

Thursday 3 March

Monday 27 June

Monday 29 August

Monday 19 September

Monday 5 December

Comcare HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE 5 Day Introductory (HSR) TRAINING 2022

To be confirmed.

TO REGISTER FOR COURSES please complete and return the registration form HERE. All training courses have an online option available.

Early registration is encouraged for online participants, to allow time for print materials to be posted to you.

For more information please contact us on (03) 6216 7600 or email [email protected].