About the Course

This training covers the role, purpose and functions of a Health and Safety Committee in a New Zealand workplace.

Attendees will learn about worker representation, the responsibilities of a PCBU in relation to Health and Safety Committees, meeting requirements, preparing for committee meetings, investigating workplace health and safety issues, and following up on agreed actions.

The course also supports attendees to participate effectively in Health and Safety Committee meetings and contribute to positive health and safety outcomes in their workplace.

What You Will Learn

• The benefits of worker representation in workplace health and safety

• The role, purpose and functions of a Health and Safety Committee

• When a PCBU must consider establishing a Health and Safety Committee

• PCBU obligations to the Health and Safety Committee

• Health and Safety Committee meeting requirements

• How to prepare for and participate effectively in committee meetings

• How to identify and investigate health and safety issues for discussion

• How to escalate and follow up on agreed health and safety actions

• How a Health and Safety Committee can support worker engagement, participation and safer workplace practices

Course Details

• Duration: 4 hours

• Location: Unit 36, 159 Gorge Road

• Price: $170 + GST per person

• Includes: Hot Drinks and biscuits

• Delivery: Face-to-face training

• Private Courses: Available on request

This course is run periodically. Contact us to find the next available date or to book a private session.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Health and Safety Committee members

• Newly appointed committee members

• Health and Safety Representatives who participate in committee meetings

• Managers and supervisors involved in workplace health and safety committees

• Workers wanting to understand how Health and Safety Committees operate

• Businesses wanting to strengthen worker participation and health and safety practices

Manual Handling full program: HERE