About this Event
The HSR Refresher OHS training - Gendered violence inc sexual harassment (GV) course held over one day empowers Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the knowledge and skills to effectively represent their colleagues in raising concerns about gendered violence in the workplace.
Work-related gendered violence, including sexual harassment, is a serious occupational health and safety issue that must be addressed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
Course Overview
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of:
- Consultation, communication and representation
- Definition, impacts and injuries related to gendered violence
- Risk identification, assessment and the hierarchy of control
- Issue resolution processes
Eligibility and Entitlements
Under Section 67 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, HSRs and Deputy HSRs, after being elected, are entitled after completing the initial course, to attend an approved one day refresher course at least once in each year that they hold office.
The course must be chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer.
The HSR is entitled to time off work with pay and the costs associated with attendance at the course paid by the employer inclusive of the course fee.
There is a maximum of 20 participants and a minimum of 12 participants for this course.
Please note:
This course will not proceed if the minimum number of registrations is not met. ANMF will notify you if this occurs.
FAQs
Invoice for course fee
Upon the HSR completing the training course, the ANMF (Vic Branch) will email an invoice to the DON/General Manager or relevant person of the facility requesting payment for training within 14 days, unless payment has already been remitted through an alternative payment method.
If you are unable to attend, please contact the ANMF immediately as you/your employer will still be invoiced.
HSRs are entitled to paid training leave
Elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives (DHSRs) are entitled to time off work with pay to attend WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training in accordance with Section 67 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
Under Section 67 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, HSRs and Deputy HSRs, after being elected, are entitled after completing the initial course, to attend an approved one day refresher course at least once in each year that they hold office. The course must be WorkSafe approved and chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer. The HSR is entitled to time off work with pay and the costs associated with attendance at the course paid by the employer.
Under OHS legislation, employers must not obstruct or prevent Health and Safety Representatives from attending an approved course of their choice. The OHS Act 2004 states that employers are required to be provided with 14 day’s notice of attendance at an OHS course of training.
If assistance is required in ensuring attendance at a WorkSafe Victoria approved program, please contact the ANMF (Vic Branch) OHS Unit or WorkSafe Victoria.
About the elected HSR
Employees are entitled to be represented in relation to health and safety matters. An HSR is the vital link in the communication process between the employees and the employer in relation to occupational health and safety.
An HSR represents the employees in their Designated Work Group (DWG) by raising, monitoring and resolving OHS matters with their employer.
The key factor to remember is that an elected HSR represents the interests of the employees. It is not an appointed position and does not have any associated responsibility for meeting the health and safety obligations of the employer.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the training?
Melbourne Central, Flagstaff and State Library railway stations are a short walk or tram ride away from 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. From Flinders St station, tram routes 19, 57 and 59 travel along Elizabeth Street and all stop outside Queen Victoria Market, close to ANMF.
For more information about public transport and to plan your journey, please visit the Transport Victoria Journey Planner here.
There is no parking available within this venue.
Limited parking exists near the venue, with two hour paid street parking located on Elizabeth Street and at the rear of the venue on O’Connell Street.
Additional secure paid parking can be located at the Queen Victoria Market. Please refer to the following website for Queen Victoria car park details and parking rates: https://qvm.com.au/parking/.
Catering
Light catering, including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided as part of this program.
If you have not received a confirmation for this course after registering, please contact the ANMF OHS Unit.
Questions?
If you require any assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or on (03) 9275 9333.
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