Learn about the functions of the workplace health & safety representative.
HASREP (Health and Safety Representative) training prepares appointed representatives to carry out their legal functions with confidence, from inspections and hazard reporting to committee participation. QTE Training and Consulting delivers it in a South African workplace context.
What this course covers
- Safety management theory: incident causes, loss categories and the domino model
- The legal framework of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the rights and duties of employers and employees
- Hazard identification, classification and risk prioritisation
- Workplace inspection standards and checklists
- Incident reporting and professional report writing
- Basic incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Forming and participating effectively in a health and safety committee
Who should attend
- Newly appointed and existing health and safety representatives
- Safety committee members
- Supervisors supporting the SHE function
- Employers who need compliant representative structures
Learning outcomes
- Identify and classify workplace hazards
- Conduct inspections and prepare professional reports
- Investigate incidents to uncover underlying causes
- Participate effectively in safety committees and support OHS Act compliance
How it is delivered
Facilitated training delivered by QTE Training and Consulting. Contact QTE for current dates, delivery format (on-site or classroom) and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a health and safety representative?
A worker appointed in writing to represent employees on health and safety matters, carry out inspections, report hazards and take part in the safety committee, as provided for in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Are employers required to appoint health and safety representatives?
Employers with more than 20 employees are generally required to appoint representatives under the OHS Act. HASREP training equips those representatives for the role.
Who should attend HASREP training?
Appointed and prospective safety representatives, committee members and supervisors supporting the SHE function.
How is the course delivered?
Facilitated training in a South African workplace context. Contact QTE Training and Consulting for dates, format and pricing.