The following was received from VCOSS:
For more information on any of the events below, please contact Erin.Wicking@vcoss.org.au
5 DAY HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES TRAINING
This five day training course is the WorkSafe approved course for elected Occupational Health & Safety Representatives.
Topics include:
- Employer responsibility/obligations
- Rights and powers of OHS Representatives
- Recognition, evaluation and control of hazards
- Use of regulations and compliance codes
This comprehensive five-day course equips elected Health and Safety Representatives with the skills to assist those they represent and their employer in tackling OHS issues in the workplace.
NB - Training is available to employees and volunteers of community organisations only
When: (5 day training) Monday March 15th to Friday 19th March, 2010 – 9am – 4.30pm on all five days
Where: Australian Services Union - 116-124 Queensberry St, Carlton South
Download registration form here
Cost: $200 or $100 for VCOSS Members (Fees can be waived for organisations unable to pay)
For more information please contact Erin Wicking on 9654 5050, email erin.wicking@vcoss.org.au
FREE INFORMANTION SESSION – MAKING WORKCOVER WORK FOR YOU
Come and find out all you ever needed to know about WorkCover insurance. This FREE session will give organisations an overview of the WorkCover scheme including how premiums are calculated, the role of their agent as well as the role of WorkSafe Victoria. This session will also give participants information on how to access the services offered by WorkCover agents as well as tips on how they can reduce their WorkCover premiums.
NB - Training is available to employees and volunteers of community organisations only
When: Wednesday 3rd March 2010 – 9.30am – 12.30pm (morning tea provided)
Where: VCOSS Boardroom, Level 8, 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Download registration form here
Cost: FREE
For more information please contact Erin Wicking on 9654 5050, email erin.wicking@vcoss.org.au
STRESS PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING - COMING SOON
Dates and further information available soon.
To receive notification of upcoming dates, please email your details to laura.mondon@vcoss.org.au
OHS EQUIPMENT GRANTS – FINAL GRANT ROUND OPEN SOON!
VCOSS has the opportunity to participate in the WorkSafe Prevention Fund Project over the last two years through the distribution of OHS equipment grants. The OHS Equipment Grants will allow not-for-profit community organisations to improve workplace health and safety by accessing funds to purchase equipment and/or modifications to address identified OHS hazards in their organisation.
Organisations can use the one-off grants (of up to $5000 including GST) towards the purchase of equipment and/or modifications that will eliminate or reduce risks to health and safety.
Applications for the FINAL round of equipment grants will be accepted from March 1st 2010 until March 31st 2010. To find out all you need to know about the grants priority areas, eligibility and how to apply, please click here
Organisations are asked to read all grant information on the Community OHS website carefully before contacting VCOSS. Applicants MUST contact VCOSS to discuss items to be requested prior to beginning the application process.
For more information, please contact Erin.Wicking@vcoss.org.au
FREE OHS AUDITS
Applying for a OHS Equipment Grant? Access a Free Health and Safety Audit to find out what health and safety needs (including equipment) your organisation has.
VCOSS is offering FREE OHS audits to Victorian community organisations with up to 50 employees (EFT, not including volunteers) through the WorkSafe Victoria Small Business Safety Program. All you need to do is complete the registration form below and an independent consultant will visit your workplace for up to three hours to provide expert advice on OHS and help you put together a Safety Action Plan. The audits are worth approximately $500 and are completely free of charge!
Click here to download an application form for a free audit and email completed form to erin.wicking@vcoss.org.au or fax to (03) 9654 5749.
There are only a few places available for 2010, so make sure you register now so you don’t miss out.
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