This training course supersedes the WorkCover NSW OHS workplace committee training course, which was last reprinted in 1996.

The course in OHS consultation is designed for:

• OHS committee members
• OHS representatives
• persons involved in other agreed arrangements

This course aims to provide participants with:

• knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of workplace OHS consultation as an integral part of an effective OHS management system (OHSMS)
• appropriate attitudes to enable OHS committee members and OHS representatives to effectively carry out their functions under OHS legislation.

Nominal course duration

24 hours – over 4 days

Course content

• workplace health and safety
• the role of OHS consultation in the workplace
• effective OHS consultation in the workplace
• systematic management of health and safety
• action learning exercise
• continuous improvement of OHS systems
• summary and conclusion

Course cost

Costs for the course can be provided directly from the Trainer/Provider. Use the search function on Accredited Trainers and Approve Providers page for contact details.

Note: The existing OHS workplace committee training course was replaced by the OHS consultation training course with the commencement of the OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001 on 1 September 2001.