Renewing knowledge and confidence in safety leadership

South Australian Business News • Health and safety representative

Quintin Robinson

Friday, October 10th 2025

Taking a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) refresher course offers several important benefits that help maintain your effectiveness and confidence in the role.

Updated legal knowledge: WHS laws and regulations evolve — refresher training ensures you’re up to date with the latest legislative changes, case law, and compliance requirements.
Renewed confidence: Revisiting key concepts like issuing PINs, directing unsafe work to cease, and consultation rights helps reinforce your authority and decision-making.
Skill reinforcement: The course revisits practical tools for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident response, keeping your skills sharp and relevant.
Professional credibility: Regular training signals your ongoing commitment to safety leadership, which can enhance your standing within the organisation and open doors to further WHS roles.
Stronger safety culture: Refreshed HSRs are more proactive and engaged, helping to drive continuous improvement and early intervention.
Improved consultation: With current knowledge and renewed confidence, HSRs can facilitate more effective dialogue between workers and management.
Compliance assurance: Employers benefit from having HSRs who are current with WHS obligations, reducing legal risk and improving audit readiness.
Reduced incidents: Up-to-date HSRs are better equipped to spot emerging risks and implement timely controls, contributing to a safer work environment.

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 Refresher Training is a 1‑day course for re-elected organisational Health and Safety Representatives.

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 Refresher Training