Advancing skills and strengthening safety culture

South Australian Business News • Health and safety representative

Quintin Robinson

Friday, October 10th 2025

The Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Year 2 course builds on the foundational Year 1 training and offers several important benefits for both the individual and the workplace.

Advanced skills development: Year 2 training deepens your understanding of risk management, incident investigation, and consultation techniques — making you a more effective HSR.

Confidence in complex situations: You’ll be better equipped to handle challenging safety issues, engage in root cause analysis, and contribute to strategic safety planning.

Leadership growth: The course fosters leadership capabilities, helping you influence workplace culture and advocate for safer practices with greater authority.

Enhanced risk mitigation: With more skilled HSRs, workplaces benefit from improved hazard identification and more robust safety controls.

Stronger consultation culture: Year 2‑trained HSRs are more confident in facilitating discussions between workers and management, leading to more inclusive decision-making.

Compliance assurance: Advanced training helps ensure that safety practices align with legislative requirements and industry standards.

Continuous improvement: HSRs with Year 2 training can contribute to ongoing safety audits, reviews, and improvement initiatives — driving long-term change.

Need support with Training for elected HSRs?

At the SA Business Chamber, we provide Safework-approved training for HSRs who are elected by their peers to represent them on health and safety issues.

HSR Year 2 Training is a 3‑day course for HSRs who have completed their first year of training and are in their second year of office.

If you’re considering to become a HSR or need specific details about the role in your region, please contact our Training team at training@sabusinesschamber.com.au.

Check out HSR Year 2 Training