HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) have a vital role in workplace OHS. To exercise powers and rights as an HSR effectively, it is important that HSRs (and if applicable), any deputy HSR (DHSR) receive training. This WorkSafe-approved course will provide HSRs with the skills, knowledge and confidence to represent the members of their designated work group.

HSR training is not intended to train HSRs to be health and safety professionals or to fulfil an employer's obligations in relation to OHS.

Although the course is designed for HSRs, it would also benefit managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members and anyone with an interest in health and safety.

Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67) all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training for HSRs and choose their training course in consultation with their employer. DSTS is approved to deliver the HSR Initial OHS Training Course.

Under section 67 of the Victorian OHS Act 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected Deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the approved training course they attend in consultation with their employer.

• Interpreting the OHS legislative framework and its relationships to the HSR,
• Identifying key parties, their legislative obligations and duties,
• Establishing representation in the workplace,
• Participating in consultation and issue resolution,
• Representing the designated work group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s,
• Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work.

Under Section 67 of the OHS Act 2004, entitlements to attend these courses are:

• All elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs (DHSR’s) are entitled to undertake the WorkSafe Victoria approved HSR Initial OHS Training course and choose their training course in consultation with their employer.
• An employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected Deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe Victoria approved HSR Refresher OHS Training Course, with pay, and pay the cost of the course and any other reasonable associated costs.
• Under OHS legislation, employers must not obstruct or prevent HSR’s from attending an approved course of their choice.

5 days - 35 hours (excluding breaks)

WorkSafe Approved HSR Training Courses must be conducted face to face. Click on the Training Calendar tab for training locations and dates, or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Locations include Melbourne CBD and other Metropolitan locations, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. 

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$965 + GST

Includes training materials, morning tea and lunch

Locations include Melbourne CBD and other Metropolitan locations, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. 

To enquire about running a private course onsite, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.