NZQA Unit Standard 30265 - Applying hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace.

NZQA Unit Standard 17601 - Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation

This HSR course provides Health & Safety Representatives with the tools to be able to become an effective health & safety officer in the workplace. It builds on learning from Stage 1 and covers the key components of hazard management and incident investigation.

• This Health & Safety Representative course is also useful for other levels within the organisation who wish to improve safety in the workplace by the use of sound safety systems.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Achieve an understanding of hazards, significant hazards and serious harm in relation to Health & Safety at Work Act 2015.
• How to identify hazards and implement control measures.
• Learn how to monitor control measures for effectiveness.
• Understand the difference between a hazard and a risk.
• Purpose of the hazard register and its advantages in managing risk.
• Understand legislative requirements of incidents and accidents.
• Gives a holistic appreciation of incident investigation and prevention of re-occurrence.
• Barriers to reporting near miss incidents and how to overcome them.
• Front Line Leaders role immediately following an incident.
• Understand the concept of multi causes of accidents and incidents.
• Understand the various components of the investigation process including, post incident, data collection, analysis and prevention.
• An awareness of human error principles.
• How to conduct effective witness interviews.
• Conduct a hypothetical incident investigation. (Team exercise).