The purpose of this standard is for representatives to explain and demonstrate the overall role and functions of a Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace.

Role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative

NZQA 29315 - Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace - Level 3, 2 Credits

 

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative.

  • Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers.
  • Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and
    Safety Representative.
  • Describe the risk management process and the importance of communication with workers
    and management.
  • Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations applicable to a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN).
  • Describe the rights and process for ceasing unsafe work.

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Role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative

NZQA 29315 - Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace - Level 3, 2 Credits

 

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative.

  • Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers.
  • Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and
    Safety Representative.
  • Describe the risk management process and the importance of communication with workers
    and management.
  • Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations applicable to a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN).
  • Describe the rights and process for ceasing unsafe work.

Contact our office on 0800 270 959 for more information for onsite health and safety representative training options.

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