Safety Awareness for Employee Representatives

Course overview

This course offers a structured approach for those nominated as Safety Representatives in their role and with responsibility to contribute to safety at work.

• Introduction to relevant legislation
• Health and safety management systems
• The company safety policy
• Being the eyes and ears – the Safety Representative role
• Consultation with employees
• Purpose of safety inspections, surveys and audits
• The importance of risk assessments
• Accident investigation
• The role of enforcement
• Hazard identification exercise

Course benefits

Gives a positive impact on safety performance in the business and shows a commitment to employee wellbeing and motivation. Offers clarity of roles and responsibilities to promote shared ownership and compliance.