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State OHS&W Act
Level 3 (Continuing) Health and Safety Representative Courses
SA Unions is an accredited provider of Health and Safety Representative training under the OHS&W Act.
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> State Course Enrolment Form
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State Course Enrolment Form
(pdf)
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Dates for
July -
December 2008
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Contact SA Unions on 08 8279 2248 for information on this course
or email saunions@saunions.org.au
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General Information
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Target Group
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Elected Health and Safety Representatives, Managers, Supervisors, Health and Safety Coordinators
and anyone with an interest in Occupational Health and Safety.
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| Prerequisites |
| There are no prerequisites for the Continuing courses. |
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Course Content
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Outlines for each course are set out below in alphabetical order.
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Course Fee
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Course fee per Day
Standard Fee $230 (inc GST)
Union Member $210 (inc GST)
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The Course Fee includes
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Participant manual (with copy of the OHS&W Act)
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Morning and afternoon tea each day
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Light lunch provided daily
(for
full
day
courses)
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Fee Subsidies
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We are able to provide through a grant from SafeWork SA a subsidy of $50
per day on the course fee for
Note : Exempt Employers are not eligible for these subsidies.
Participants working in the Construction Industry or in maintenance may be eligible for a fee rebate of $100 per day.
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Course Outlines
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A two day
conference for
State and
commonwealth
Health and
Safety
Representatives
and other
interested
people.
The program
includes :
National
directions in
OHS&W; the role
of HSR's in
reducing
workplace
injuries and
deaths in SA;
the impact of
working time on
workplace
injury; and a
facilitated
forum discussion
on work safety
and the role of
the HSR.
Audience
participation.
Course
Fee
1 Day
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Standard $300,
Union Member
$250
2 Days :
Standard $550,
Union Member
$450
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Accident Investigation
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This workshop looks at accident investigation based on theories of accident causation. Participants will develop appropriate accident investigation procedures, including interviewing and documentation skills.
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Developing OHS Policies and Procedures
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Policy and procedure documents are an integral part of an organisation's approach to OHS and a requirement under legislation. They are also an essential tool for tailoring the legislation to the specific needs of a workplace. This course is designed to provide participants with information and skills to develop and implement OH&S policies and procedures.
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Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace
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What are the risks which arise from workers being affected by drugs
or
alcohol in the workplace? Participants will examine ways of
measuring the OHS effects and functional performance. Drug and alcohol
testing will be discussed, along with alternative ways of dealing with
these issues.
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A one
day
course
to
introduce
participants
to
ergonomics,
the role
of the
ergonomist
and how
to apply
an
ergonomic
approach
to the
management
of
workplace
hazards.
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Fatigue - Irregular Hours/Shift Work
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| A significant proportion of the work force is
engaged in working irregular hours, including shiftwork. Participants
will examine the causes of workplace fatigue; how to identify symptoms
and approaches to controlling and preventing fatigue. |
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Fire Safety
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Is your workplace at risk from fire? This course will examine the steps
necessary to eliminate or reduce the risks in your workplace. Participants
will also cover the emergency procedures necessary to protect workers
in case of fire in the workplace.
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Harassment/Workplace
Bullying
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Participants will learn to develop knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to
explain
and
understand
the
effects
of
workplace
bullying
within
the
workplace.
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Hazard Management and Hazardous
Substances
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Participants will learn to develop knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the hazard management process. Examine the rights and responsibilities of all parties in the workplace and learn how to apply the hazard management process to a workplace.
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Infectious Diseases
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In this workshop participants will develop an understanding of the nature of communicable diseases and of identification, assessment and control strategies. Appropriate personnel and management practices will be explored in the context of relevant legislation and regulations.
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Management of Stress as a Hazard
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This workshop considers the factors contributing to stress in the workplace, and the application of the hazard management process to psychological hazards. This includes analysis of work design, work organisation and systems of work (e.g. autonomy, pace and type of work, work environment).
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Management of Vocal Problems
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In a number of occupations the voice is a major tool used by workers – for example in teaching and childcare. Workers in these sectors report both short- and long-term problems arising from constant use of the voice and from the need to use the voice at high volumes. This course will examine the OHS problems involved and identify strategies for overcoming these problems.
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Management Responsibilities in OHS
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This workshop looks at the legislative responsibilities of managers and supervisors in relation to OHS. It includes processes through which Health and Safety Representatives and managers can work together in resolving issues in the workplace including identification of hazards, investigating accidents and developing and reviewing policies and procedures.
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Manual Handling (including Manutention)
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In this workshop participants will develop a more comprehensive understanding of manual handling, focusing on ergonomically appropriate design of work stations, workplace and equipment. Particular attention will be given to repetitive work.
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Manutention
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Manutention is a method of handling loads (either people or inanimate objects), based on biomechanical principles, and using techniques from martial arts, abseiling and weightlifting. This seminar will give participants practical experience in its use and the opportunity to assess its application to their workplace.
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Negotiation Skills
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This workshop looks at Negotiation Skills to assist participants to effectively negotiate occupational health and safety issues with management in the workplace. Participants will learn successful behavioural techniques and methods to manage conflict and to reach agreement through consensus.
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Occupational Stress
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| Participants will gain an understanding of the nature and causes of stress in the workplace, learn how to apply hazard management processes to stress as a workplace hazard and identify control options for the elimination or minimisation of stress in the workplace. |
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Occupational Violence
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Examine ways and learn the skills necessary to identify, assess and control occupational violence at the workplace, as well as the consultative measures needed to resolve them.
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OHS Systems
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What systems should you have in your workplace to ensure a safe and healthy work environment? What ensures some systems work and some don’t? This course will enable participants to analyse the OHS systems and their implementation in their workplace. Strategies for improving the effectiveness of OHS systems will also be explored.
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Personal
Impact
of
Workplace
Deaths
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1/2
Day Course
Workplace deaths have a devastating impact on co-workers and their
families. This course will explore the nature of grief, reactions
to workplace death and ways to address the personal issues that arise
from a fatality.
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Psychological
Health |
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A one
day
course
where
participants
look at
how
organisational
culture
and
management
style
can
impact
on
psychological
health
in the
workplace.
Participants
will be
introduced
to
methods
for
identifying
psychological
health
issues
both at
an
individual
and
organisational
level
and
discuss
control
measures
to
improve
performance
in terms
of OHS&W
and
productivity
improvements.
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Review
Revision &
Update |
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A one
day
course
to
introduce
participants
to the
OHS
legislation
in
relation
to
bullying;
to
develop
an
understanding
of
discrimination
and
legislation
in
relation
to
harassment;
to
develop
an
understanding
of the
role of
management/contact
officers;
and to
provide
an
understanding
of
bullying
and
harassment
policies
and
procedures.
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Risk Management/Accident
Investigation
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A one
day
course
where
participants
will
examine
risk
management
principles
and
learn to
develop
a risk
management
plan for
their
workplace.
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A one day
course to
introduce
participants
to processes
for
identifying,
assessing,
controlling
and
evaluating
'Slips,
Trips &
Falls'
hazards.
Participants
will discuss
assessment
tools and
collate an
action plan,
providing a
proactive
approach to
assist
participants
to influence
policy and
procedures.
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A one
day
course
where
participants
will
examine
the
causes
of
Workload
Burnout
and its
impact
on
workers.
Workload
burnout
is
becoming
a major
OHS
issue in
the
workplace.
This
course
will
provide
participants
with the
skills
to
identify,
assess
and
control
Workplace
Burnout
and
provide
the
tools to
develop
response
strategies.
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Workplace Health - Body Mapping
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A one
day
course
where
participants
will
examine
how
various
concepts
and
ideas
for
workplace
health
can be
promoted.
One tool
is "Body
Mapping"
a
technique
used to
identify
common
patterns
of
health
problems
amongst
workers.
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